Queensland Simmental bull sale hits record $1.11 million gross as top bull makes $50,000 at CQLX Gracemere
Summary
The sixth annual Queensland Simmental bull sale delivered its strongest result to date at CQLX Gracemere, drawing a catalogue of 102 bulls representing 10 studs from Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Of the 94 bulls offered in the ring, 92 sold under the hammer for a 98 per cent clearance rate. The sale grossed $1,110,000 and averaged $12,065.22, while the top-priced bull realised $50,000, more than doubling the previous year's sale topper. The result eclipsed the 2025 average of $9621 and gross of $914,000, and improved on the earlier 96.8 per cent clearance of 93 bulls from 96 offered, with the top price jumping $28,000 from the $22,000 high of 2025. Sale honours went to Lot 79, Springside Watterson W103, an 18-month-old by Springside Neptune and out of Springside Kharma. Weighing 870 kilograms, it scanned an eye muscle area of 138 square centimetres, recorded fat depths of eight and 11 millimetres, intramuscular fat of 5.3 per cent and a 40 centimetre scrotal circumference before selling for $50,000. The second-highest bull, Lot 61, Mt Mooney Volcano, a double-polled 26-month-old by Barana Nottingham and out of Mt Mooney Ritzy, made $30,000 to a syndicate, weighing 1070 kilograms with a 150 square centimetre eye muscle area, fat depths of 10 and 15 millimetres, 6.4 per cent intramuscular fat and a 40.5 centimetre scrotal circumference. Vendor averages ranged as high as $18,167, underlining broad buying strength across the fixture.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 92 of 94 (98%) |
| Sale gross | $1,110,000 |
| Average | $12,065.22 |
| Top price | $50,000 |
| Second top price | $30,000 |
| 2025 average | $9621 |
| Top bull weight | 870 kg |
| Catalogue | 102 bulls, 10 studs |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What made this Simmental sale a record?
The sixth annual Queensland Simmental bull sale delivered its strongest result to date. It grossed $1,110,000 and averaged $12,065.22, both up on the 2025 gross of $914,000 and average of $9621.
What was the top price and how did it compare with last year?
The top-priced bull realised $50,000, more than doubling the previous year's sale topper. The top price jumped $28,000 from the $22,000 high recorded in 2025.
What were the details of the top-priced bull?
Sale honours went to Lot 79, Springside Watterson W103, an 18-month-old by Springside Neptune and out of Springside Kharma. It weighed 870 kilograms and scanned a 138 square centimetre eye muscle area with 5.3 per cent intramuscular fat.
What was the clearance rate?
Of the 94 bulls offered in the ring, 92 sold under the hammer for a 98 per cent clearance. That improved on the earlier 96.8 per cent clearance of 93 bulls from 96 offered.
What sold as the second top-priced bull?
The second-highest bull, Lot 61, Mt Mooney Volcano, made $30,000 to a syndicate. The double-polled 26-month-old weighed 1070 kilograms and scanned a 150 square centimetre eye muscle area with 6.4 per cent intramuscular fat.
How many studs and bulls were catalogued?
The catalogue featured 102 bulls representing 10 studs from Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Bidding took place both ringside and online.
What were the strongest vendor averages?
Vendor averages ranged as high as $18,167 for the vendor of the top-priced bull. Other vendors recorded averages including $16,900 and $16,500.
