First Australian-bred Firestone sons power the 2026 Oakey Creek Speckle Park sale to a $38,000 top and $10,800 bull average
Summary
The first Australian-offered sons of Canadian embryo import sire Firestone drew strong competition at the Oakey Creek Speckle Park on-property sale at Manilla. Of the 33 bulls catalogued, 25 sold under the hammer to a $38,000 top and a $10,800 average, while five of seven heifers sold at auction to $7000, averaging $4300; a further four bulls and two heifers sold shortly afterwards. The $38,000 top price went to Oakey Creek Nitro V20, the first Legacy Firestone S35 son offered, an 890-kilogram leopard-coloured two-year-old carrying a 127 square centimetre eye muscle area, 7.3 per cent intramuscular fat, a 42-centimetre scrotal circumference and 97.6 per cent total motility. His 200, 400 and 600-day growth estimated breeding values of +27, +38 and +54 all sat in the breed's top 10 per cent, as did his Export Maternal and Export Terminal indexes of $51 and $49. A black 830-kilogram Firestone son, Oakey Creek Coal Dust V2, made $21,000, while the $7000 top heifer was also by Firestone. Across the auction, the 13 Firestone sons averaged $13,154, and one buyer secured 13 bulls in total. Conducted by Elders with online bidding through StockLive and AuctionsPlus, the sale confirmed rising demand for the sire's leopard and black progeny among commercial and stud Speckle Park breeders.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Bulls offered | 33 |
| Bulls sold under hammer | 25 |
| Top bull price | $3800 |
| Bull sale average | $10,800 |
| Top heifer price | $7000 |
| Heifer average | $4300 |
| Firestone sons sold, average | $13,154 |
| Top bull weight |
890kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many bulls sold at the Oakey Creek Speckle Park sale?
The sale offered 33 bulls, with 25 selling under the hammer to a $38,000 top and a $10,800 average. A further four bulls sold shortly after the auction concluded.
What was the top price at the sale?
The top price was $38,000, paid for Oakey Creek Nitro V20, the first Legacy Firestone S35 son offered. He was an 890-kilogram leopard-coloured two-year-old.
How did the heifers perform?
Seven heifers were offered, with five selling at auction to a $7000 top and a $4300 average. The remaining two heifers sold shortly after the sale.
What were the top bull's carcase figures?
Oakey Creek Nitro V20 recorded a 127 square centimetre eye muscle area, 7.3 per cent intramuscular fat, 16mm rump and 9mm rib fat, and a 42-centimetre scrotal circumference. His total motility was 97.6 per cent.
How did the Firestone sons sell overall?
The 13 Firestone sons sold during the auction averaged $13,154. The sire is the result of a Canadian embryo import program.
What is the Firestone sire's breeding background?
Firestone was bred from Legacy Revere 110D and Legacy 39A, and imported to Australia as a Canadian embryo. The Manilla sale marked the first offering of his Australian-bred sons.
Who managed the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders, with StockLive and AuctionsPlus providing the online bidding interface. It was held at Manilla in mid-August.
What is a Brackle cross?
A Brackle is a Brahman-Speckle Park cross. Producers note it adds beef to Brahman herds, produces a smaller calf that helps maiden heifers, and results in a tough, smooth-coated animal.
