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)
What was the top price at the 2026 Coolie Angus bull sale?
The sale-topping bull made $26,000 in lot 3. All 42 bulls offered sold, averaging $11,667 across the draft.
How did the 2026 result compare with 2025?
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.
What made the top-price bull stand out?
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.
What was the second top-price bull?
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.
Where did buyers travel from?
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.
Who were the biggest buyers on the day?
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.
What were buyers looking for in the draft?
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.
