Younger Santa Gertrudis bulls lead a $54,000-topped Santa Central sale at Clifton with a 94 per cent clearance
Summary
Younger classified bulls dominated buyer interest at the annual Santa Central Santa Gertrudis sale near Clifton, which produced a $54,000 top price, a 94 per cent auction clearance and a $10,942 average. The sale offered a notably younger catalogue than in previous years, and although the average eased from the prior year's $12,977 across 66 bulls, an additional 12 head were sold at auction this time. Leading the sale at $54,000 was a 17-month-old Glenn Oaks Woodley bull weighing 799 kilograms, a son of the influential Glenn Oaks Sterling line. He posted an eye muscle area of 138 square centimetres, rib and rump fat of 12 and 10 millimetres, and an intramuscular fat reading of 5.1 per cent. Next best at $50,500 was a 33-month-old Diamond H Bentley bull weighing 1240kg, which scanned a 148 square centimetre eye muscle area, 14 and 10mm rib and rump fat, and 6.1 per cent intramuscular fat. Volume support was widespread: one grazing company secured six bulls at a $10,333 average, another took four at $11,500, and a long-term pastoral company claimed eleven at a $6455 average. Additional multiple-bull buyers picked up lines of four and eight head at averages between $6000 and $7000. A $40,000 Glenn Oaks Vigilant bull and a $37,500 Glenn Oaks Witaker also changed hands, alongside a $32,000 Diamond H Charlton and a $20,000 Kilcock Vesper. Nutrien handled selling duties for the fixture.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
|
Top price |
$54,000 |
|
Clearance rate |
94% |
| Average |
$10,942 |
|
Second-top price |
$50,500 |
| Previous year average |
$12,977 (66 bulls) |
| Extra bulls sold vs last year | 12 |
| Top bull weight | 799 kg |
|
Top bull EMA |
138 sq cm |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Santa Central sale?
The sale topped at $54,000 for a 17-month-old Glenn Oaks Woodley bull. He weighed 799kg and recorded an eye muscle area of 138 square centimetres.
What were the clearance rate and average?
The sale achieved a 94 per cent auction clearance and averaged $10,942. Twelve more bulls were sold at auction than in the previous year.
How did this year's average compare to last year?
The average eased to $10,942 from $12,977 the previous year, when 66 classified bulls sold at the same clearance level. Last year's top price was higher at $65,000.
What made this year's catalogue different?
Buyers showed a noticeable appreciation for a much younger catalogue than in previous sales. Younger classified bulls were particularly favoured.
What were the figures on the second-top bull?
The $50,500 second-top bull was a 33-month-old weighing 1240kg. It scanned a 148 square centimetre eye muscle area, 14 and 10mm rib and rump fat, and 6.1 per cent intramuscular fat.
Who were the larger volume buyers?
One grazing company secured six bulls at a $10,333 average, another took four at $11,500, and a pastoral company claimed eleven at a $6455 average. Several other buyers picked up lines of four and eight head.
Which agency conducted the sale?
Nutrien acted as the selling agent for the fixture, held outside Clifton on September 15.
