Belmont Curlew Valley Suffolk ram sale tops $3200 at Mount Pleasant
Summary
The joint Belmont and Curlew Valley Suffolk and Border Leicester ram sale recorded strong improvements in both average and clearance at the Mount Pleasant Showgrounds, though vendors suggested some potential clients looking to rebuild Merino ewe numbers may have kept a lid on proceedings.
In the Suffolk offering, 60 of the 85 rams sold at the fall of the final hammer to a high of $3200 for an average of $1486. That was a $403 rise in average on 2025, with six more rams sold. Among Belmont's Border Leicesters, 12 of 15 rams sold to an $1800 high and a $1333 average, a $188 rise on the previous year.
The sale opened strongly on rams rated as stud prospects, with two of the first three making $3000 or more. Lot 3 from Belmont notched the sale high at $3200 to Sunnyvale Props, Eden Valley. The 104-kilogram August 2025-born Suffolk, from a Belmont sire and dam, will be used over 4.5 and 5.5-year-old Dohne ewes, with the resulting lambs sold as suckers. That buyer's two purchases averaged $3000.
Large orders provided a solid floor, with an order through TDC Keith covering four separate clients resulting in a 17-ram purchase at a $1470 average. Bindmurra, Blanchetown, was the volume solo buyer with 13 rams at $1123. Nutrien Fawcett Mount Pleasant conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Suffolk rams offered, sold |
85 offered, 60 sold |
|
Suffolk top price |
$3200 |
|
Suffolk average |
$1486 |
| Rise on the 2025 Suffolk average |
$403 |
|
Border Leicester rams sold |
12 of 15 |
|
Border Leicester top price |
$1800 |
|
Border Leicester average |
$1333 |
|
Rise on the 2025 Border Leicester average |
$188 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Belmont Curlew Valley ram sale top at?
The Suffolk offering topped at $3200 for lot 3 from Belmont, sold to Sunnyvale Props, Eden Valley. The Border Leicesters topped separately at $1800. The Suffolk average was $1486.
How many rams sold?
In the Suffolks, 60 of the 85 rams offered sold at the fall of the final hammer. Among the Border Leicesters, 12 of 15 sold.
How did the result compare with 2025?
The Suffolk average rose $403 on 2025, with six more rams sold. The Border Leicester average rose $188. Both sections therefore improved on the previous year.
What were the top-priced ram's details?
The sale high of $3200 was paid for a 104-kilogram August 2025-born Suffolk from a Belmont sire and dam. It will be used over 4.5 and 5.5-year-old Dohne ewes, with the resulting lambs sold as suckers. The buyer's two purchases averaged $3000.
Who were the volume buyers?
An order through TDC Keith covering four separate clients resulted in a 17-ram purchase at a $1470 average. Bindmurra, Blanchetown, was the volume solo buyer with 13 rams at $1123, and Warrenda Props took 12 at $1191. On the Border Leicesters, D&M&C Schultz, Cambrai, selected six rams at a $1466 average.
Why may the clearance have been limited?
Vendors suggested some potential clients were focused on rebuilding Merino ewe numbers during a good season following a period of drought. That was described as not totally unexpected, with buyers clearly chasing a particular type and prepared to pay for it.
What type of ram were buyers chasing?
Buyers were after rams that were early maturing and thick set, with a heavy yielding carcase that produces early-maturing sucker lambs. Many agreed the sale represented good value given prices being made on lambs.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Nutrien Fawcett Mount Pleasant. It was held at the Mount Pleasant Showgrounds.
