Moongool Victory sells for $130,000 at the National Charolais Sale, the second-highest Charolais price in Australia, bound for a Taroom Brahman operation
Summary
A Charolais bull described as one of the best in the Moongool stud's 35-year history sold for $130,000 at the National Charolais Sale, the second-highest price ever paid for a Charolais in Australia. Named Moongool Victory, the polled 27-month-old sire was knocked down to Hinchley Brahmans of Taroom before a congress crowd that included international guests from at least nine countries. A son of Moongool Pilgrim and out of Moongool Sugar Pie, the bull had earlier been named senior and grand champion at the World Congress and was offered in conjunction with the Australian Congress. The same buyer added several other lots, paying $16,000 for Wakefield Autumn 63, $13,000 for Ash-Lin Wonder Woman W3, and $17,000 to select from three show heifers offered by Veejay Downs at Dingo. Held at Voco in Brisbane, the National Charolais Sale featured 17 lots spanning bulls, half-share females, embryos, semen, pick of the herd and memorabilia, with all but two selling to average $20,560. Other notable results included a pick of the pair from Bauhinia Park at Emerald for $25,000, while a quilt donated by Canadian breeders made $8500, with all proceeds directed to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Agents reported strong online activity from South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales, and at the fall of the hammer all but two lots sold above reserve. The result underlined robust demand for elite Charolais genetics and cross-breeding interest from established Brahman operations.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $130,000 |
| Australian ranking | second-highest Charolais price |
| Bull age | 27 months |
| Lots offered | 17 |
| Sale average | $20,560 |
| Second-highest buy | $16,000 |
| Charity quilt price | $8500 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much did the top Charolais bull sell for?
Moongool Victory sold for $130,000 at the National Charolais Sale. This was the second-highest price ever paid for a Charolais in Australia.
Who bought the top bull and why?
A Taroom-based Brahman operation, trading as Hinchley Brahmans, secured the bull as it looks to experiment with different breeds. The retired couple behind the business are investing across several breeds and may breed bulls in future.
What is the top bull's breeding and background?
Named Moongool Victory, the polled 27-month-old is a son of Moongool Pilgrim and out of Moongool Sugar Pie. It had earlier been named senior and grand champion at the World Congress.
What was the overall sale average?
The National Charolais Sale offered 17 lots, with all but two selling to average $20,560. The catalogue included bulls, half-share females, embryos, semen, pick of the herd and memorabilia.
What other purchases did the top buyer make?
The same buyer paid $16,000 for Wakefield Autumn 63 and $13,000 for Ash-Lin Wonder Woman W3. They also paid $17,000 to select from three show heifers offered by Veejay Downs at Dingo.
Were there any charity results at the sale?
A quilt donated by Canadian breeders sold for $8500. All proceeds were directed to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
How strong was buyer activity at the sale?
Agents reported strong online activity from South Australia, Western Australia and New South Wales. At the fall of the hammer, all but two lots sold above reserve.
Where was the sale held?
The sale was held at Voco in Brisbane. It drew a congress crowd including international guests from at least nine countries.
