Coolie Angus clears all 42 bulls to a $26,000 top and $11,667 average at 13th annual sale
Summary
An even, well-presented draft met solid demand on a rainy day at the 13th annual Coolie Angus Bull Sale, held on-property at Merriwa on Friday, August 21. All 42 bulls offered found new homes, averaging $11,667 and topping at $26,000. The result was down slightly on last year, when all 40 bulls sold to a $24,000 top and a $12,750 average, though management still rated it a very good day of selling. Many clients praised the thickness, evenness and depth of the catalogue, and a strong mix of new buyers and long-term supporters travelled from northern New South Wales, the Central West, east to Gresford and even Taroom in Queensland. The $26,000 sale-topper, Coolie Primeminister V159, weighed 918 kilograms and carried the highest eye muscle area, at 129 square centimetres, and intramuscular fat of the entire draft. His dam has sold $400,000 worth of progeny to date, and another of her sons in the same sale made $20,000. The second top-price bull, the 858 kilogram Coolie Novak V186, made $24,000 as a Peakes Novak son whose dam was purchased for $100,000 at the most recent Millah Murrah female sale. A Scone-based operation was the volume buyer with four bulls at an $11,000 average, while a neighbouring buyer secured three bulls to average $13,333. Both top bulls were described as among the best the stud has bred, and management welcomed continued repeat support alongside strong new-buyer activity despite the damp conditions.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top bull price | $26,000 |
| Bull average | $11,667 |
| Bulls sold | 42 of 42 (100%) |
| Second top bull price | $24,000 |
| Top bull weight | 918 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 129 sq cm |
| 2025 average | $12,750 |
| Top bull dam progeny sales | $400,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the top price at the 2026 Coolie Angus bull sale?
A1: The sale-topping bull made $26,000 in lot 3. All 42 bulls offered sold, averaging $11,667 across the draft.
Q2: How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
A2: The average was down slightly, with all 40 bulls in 2025 selling to a $24,000 top and a $12,750 average. All 42 bulls sold in 2026 to a higher $26,000 top.
Q3: What made the top-price bull stand out?
A3: The 918 kilogram sale-topper carried the highest eye muscle area, at 129 square centimetres, and intramuscular fat of the entire draft. His dam has sold $400,000 worth of progeny to date.
Q4: What was the second top-price bull?
A4: The second top bull, weighing 858 kilograms, made $24,000. He was a Peakes Novak son whose dam was purchased for $100,000 at the most recent Millah Murrah female sale.
Q5: Where did buyers travel from?
A5: Buyers came from northern New South Wales, the Central West and east to Gresford, and one bull sold into Taroom, Queensland. The sale drew both new buyers and long-term clients.
Q6: Who were the biggest buyers on the day?
A6: A Scone-based operation was the volume buyer with four bulls at an $11,000 average. A neighbouring buyer secured three bulls to average $13,333.
Q7: What were buyers looking for in the draft?
A7: Most were looking for cattle with plenty of length and depth. Clients praised the thickness, evenness and depth of the lots selected for the catalogue.
