CAP Droughtmaster sale tops $22,000 at Gracemere with 58pc clearance
Summary
The CAP Droughtmaster sale at CQLX Gracemere on Thursday, September 24, marked the 40th anniversary of the sale and drew selective bidding, with 28 of the 48 bulls offered selling at auction for a clearance of 58.33 per cent. The sale grossed $240,000 for an average of $8630, and another five bulls sold after the auction by private treaty. Two vendors contributed, with Glenavon, Yaamba, offering 42 bulls and Telemon, Springsure, offering six.
Four bidders competed for the top-priced bull, Glenavon Chucky, which sold for $22,000 to a buyer at Karina Downs, Capella. The homozygous polled bull weighed 782 kilograms and was sired by Glenlands D Exclusive Rights, out of Glenavon 4319, with Rondel bloodlines on its sire's side. The 23-month-old artificial insemination bull recorded P8 and rib fat measurements of 11 and 9 millimetres respectively, an eye muscle area of 133 square centimetres, a scrotal circumference of 37 centimetres, semen motility of 75 per cent and an intramuscular fat reading of 4.6 per cent.
The same buyer secured two further 23-month-old polled bulls, Glenavon Cowboy Up at $13,000 and Glenavon 5250 at $9000, for a three-bull average of $14,666. Long-time supporters at Mourindilla, Dingo, bought Glenavon Cadet for $10,000 at auction and two more bulls at $6000 each afterwards.
The result sat below the 2025 sale, when the top price reached $60,000, the gross was $421,500 and the clearance 90 per cent at a $10,500 average. Nutrien Ag Solutions conducted the sale.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 48 |
| Bulls sold at auction | 28 |
| Clearance rate | 58.33 per cent |
| Sale gross | $240,000 |
| Sale average | $8630 |
| Top price | $22,000 |
| Bulls sold after the sale by private treaty | 5 |
| 2025 comparison | $60,000 top, $421,500 gross, $10,500 average |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the CAP Droughtmaster sale top at?
The sale topped at $22,000 for Glenavon Chucky, a homozygous polled bull. Four bidders competed for the lot. The overall sale average was $8630.
What was the clearance and gross?
In total, 28 of the 48 bulls offered sold at auction for a clearance of 58.33 per cent. The sale grossed $240,000. Another five bulls sold after the auction by private treaty.
How did the result compare with 2025?
In 2025 the top-priced bull sold for $60,000, the sale grossed $421,500 and the clearance rate was 90 per cent at a $10,500 average. The 2026 result was lower across the top price, gross, clearance and average.
What figures did the top-priced bull record?
Glenavon Chucky weighed 782 kilograms at 23 months of age and was sired by Glenlands D Exclusive Rights. It recorded P8 and rib fat of 11 and 9 millimetres respectively, an eye muscle area of 133 square centimetres and a scrotal circumference of 37 centimetres. Semen motility was 75 per cent and intramuscular fat 4.6 per cent.
Which vendors offered bulls?
Two vendors contributed to the catalogue. Glenavon, Yaamba, offered 42 bulls and Telemon, Springsure, offered six.
Who were the main buyers?
The buyer at Karina Downs, Capella, took the top-priced bull plus two more 23-month-old polled bulls at $13,000 and $9000, for a three-bull average of $14,666. Long-time supporters at Mourindilla, Dingo, bought one bull at $10,000 and two more at $6000 each after the sale. Christmas Creek, Rolleston, took three bulls at a $7000 average and Albinia Pastoral, Clermont, three at $9333.
How long has the sale been running?
The 2026 auction marked the 40th anniversary of the CAP Droughtmaster sale. It was held at CQLX Gracemere on Thursday, September 24.
Who conducted the sale?
Nutrien Ag Solutions conducted the sale. It was interfaced with Stocklive.
