A three-in-one Droughtmaster package, Lamont Xanadu, tops the Queen of the Ring at CQLX for $26,000 as all 10 females clear.
Summary
A Droughtmaster stud returning to the National Sale circuit after eight years away made its trip to CQLX count, buying up big at the Queen of the Ring female auction on September 15. Toblo Droughtmasters secured the $26,000 sale-topper, Lamont Xanadu, a three-in-one package that combined a proven female with a future breeding line. The 38-month-old, homozygous poll D3 cow was seven months in calf, sired by Lamont Superior and out of Lamont 1343, and sold alongside her 300-kilogram heifer calf, Lamont Zanny. The buyers, better known for Charolais genetics, run a herd of 25 Droughtmaster females and were drawn by the clear productivity the packaged calf demonstrated. The auction cleared all 10 females for a $10,400 average, easing from the 2025 average of $13,050 when prices peaked at $46,000. The offered cow was praised for a strong udder, skin type and fertility, having been paddock-run until light preparation ahead of the sale. It was the second time this stud had won the Queen of the Ring, both times with three-in-one packages, and organisers encouraged more studs to commit females next year. In further results, Wisetree Hazel made the $16,000 second top price to Bauple View Droughtmasters, which also paid $10,000 for the third-highest female, Seymour Paisley. Selling agents were Elders, GDL and Nutrien.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price |
$26,000 (Lamont Xanadu) |
|
Females cleared |
10 of 10 (100%) |
| Sale average |
$10,400 |
|
2025 average |
$13,050 |
|
2025 peak price |
$46,000 |
|
Second top price |
$16,000 (Wisetree Hazel) |
|
Third top price |
$10,000 (Seymour Paisley) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What topped the Queen of the Ring sale?
A three-in-one package, Lamont Xanadu, sold for $26,000. It combined a proven female, her calf and a pregnancy.
What were the details of the top female?
The 38-month-old homozygous poll D3 cow was seven months in calf, sired by Lamont Superior and out of Lamont 1343. She sold with a 300-kilogram heifer calf, Lamont Zanny.
How did the sale average compare with last year?
The auction cleared all 10 females for a $10,400 average. That eased from the 2025 average of $13,050, when prices peaked at $46,000.
Why did the buyers target this female?
Better known for Charolais genetics, the buyers run 25 Droughtmaster females and saw clear profitability in the package. The included calf let them see exactly what the female produces.
What were the second and third top prices?
Wisetree Hazel made the second top price of $16,000 to Bauple View Droughtmasters. The same buyer paid $10,000 for the third-highest female, Seymour Paisley.
What is the significance of a three-in-one package?
It offers a proven animal together with a calf and a pregnancy, giving buyers a productive kickstart. The offering stud has now won the concept twice with such packages.
What is the outlook for the Droughtmaster breed?
Organisers and agents were optimistic, pointing to new buyers entering the breed and demand for bulk bulls. The concept was described as showcasing the quality and diversity of Droughtmaster females.
