Santahat Santa Gertrudis sale grosses over $1 million on a complete clearance with a $32,000 top
Summary
The annual Santahat Santa Gertrudis sale at Rawbelle Station, Monto, grossed more than $1 million on a complete clearance, with Santa Gertrudis bulls reaching $32,000 and Ultrablack and Angus bulls selling to $18,000. In total, 55 Santa Gertrudis bulls averaged $14,109 and 31 Ultrablack and Angus bulls averaged $8903, producing a $1.052 million gross and an across-the-board average of $12,233. The result built on the previous year, when 45 Santa Gertrudis bulls averaged $13,377 and 27 Angus bulls averaged $12,518. The $32,000 sale topper was a 23-month-old Santa Gertrudis bull, Santahat W189, weighing 794 kilograms with a 127 square centimetre eye muscle area and rib and rump fat of 14 and 12 millimetres. Three consecutive bulls then made $30,000 each: one weighing 806 kilograms with a 129 square centimetre eye muscle area, a paternal half-brother at 788 kilograms with a 134 square centimetre figure, and a three-quarter blood brother at 826 kilograms with a 130 square centimetre measurement. The sale opener, a 22-month-old, made $25,000. The top-priced Ultrablack, a 22-month-old weighing 828 kilograms with a 128 square centimetre eye muscle area, sold for $18,000. Volume and repeat buyers were active throughout, with drafts including four bulls to average $13,000, five to average $9600 and multiple pairs and trios across Santa Gertrudis and Ultrablack lines. Strong carcase figures, heavy weights and balanced structure underpinned demand across the offering.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total gross |
$1.052 million |
| Across-the-board average |
$12,233 |
|
Santa Gertrudis top / average |
$32,000 / $14,109 (55 bulls) |
|
Ultrablack & Angus top / average |
$18,000 / $8903 (31 bulls) |
|
Sale topper (Santahat W189) |
794 kg, 23 months |
|
Top bull eye muscle area |
127 sq cm |
|
Bulls at $30,000 |
3 consecutive lots |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Santahat sale gross in 2026?
The sale grossed more than $1 million, reaching $1.052 million on a complete clearance. The across-the-board average was $12,233.
What was the top price at the sale?
A 23-month-old Santa Gertrudis bull topped the sale at $32,000. It weighed 794 kilograms and had a 127 square centimetre eye muscle area with rib and rump fat of 14 and 12 millimetres.
How did the Santa Gertrudis and Ultrablack bulls compare?
The 55 Santa Gertrudis bulls averaged $14,109 and topped at $32,000, while the 31 Ultrablack and Angus bulls averaged $8903 and topped at $18,000. Together they produced the $1.052 million gross.
How many bulls sold for $30,000?
Three consecutive bulls each made $30,000. They weighed 806, 788 and 826 kilograms and carried eye muscle areas of 129, 134 and 130 square centimetres respectively.
What did the top-priced Ultrablack sell for?
The top Ultrablack made $18,000. The 22-month-old weighed 828 kilograms and had a 128 square centimetre eye muscle area with rib and rump fat of 15 and 12 millimetres.
How did this year compare with last year?
This year 55 Santa Gertrudis bulls averaged $14,109, up on the 45 that averaged $13,377 the previous year. Last year also saw 27 Angus bulls average $12,518 with a complete clearance.
What did buyers value in the top bulls?
Buyers were drawn to heavy weights, strong eye muscle area and carcase figures, good structure and balance, and traits such as underline, skin and coat type. Many bought for use in commercial female herds.
