12/09/2025
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The Western Downs Santa Group recorded a solid result at the Dalby Saleyards today, achieving a $10,412 average from the sale of 51 classified โSโ Santa Gertrudis bulls out of 61 offered.
Featuring animals from 12 vendors, the sale delivered an average price $900 higher than the 2024 result, with a clearance rate of 83%, up 11% on Last year.
In the commercial portion of the catalogue, 10 bulls from 17 offered sold at an average of $5700, while six heifers from six offered reached an average of $5500.
The top-priced bull, Glen Leigh Upgrade U162 (PP), the first son of Glen Leigh Reckless to be offered, was sold at lot 35 for $22,000 to John Robbins and Jan Clark of Daandine Pastoral Co, Taroom.
The bull was offered by Ian and Felicity Shaw, Glen Leigh Santa Gertrudis Stud, Wellington Vale, NSW (pictured with GDL agent Tony Dwyer).
An impressive seven bulls reached the second-highest price of $18,000, with six lots going to stud breeders:
๐John and Judy Tones, Glenelg Stud, Jandowae (lot 13)
๐Owen Perret, Kabunda Stud, Wandoan (lot 39)
๐Bill Speed, The Doon Stud, Wandoan (lots 3 & 7)
๐Nev and Sheryl Griffin, Felton Park Stud, Kumbia (lot 31)
๐Craig Hindle, Bullamakinka Stud, Pittsworth (lot 11)
๐Alan and Kelly Walker, Tara Stud, Bell (lot 53)
John Robbins and Jan Clark also secured lot 14 for $18,000, further reinforcing their strong presence at the sale.
G Crumpton and Sons, Kingaroy emerged as the volume buyer, assembling eight head, while Graeme Winks and family of Tilquin Grazing, Bollon, and Ross Tickle, bidding online from Jondaryan, each secured four head.
Agents: Grant Daniel & Long
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