School-schooled bull tops Gold Crest Invitational Limousin sale at $20,000 as averages climb
Summary
Light rain did not deter buyers at the annual Gold Crest Invitational Limousin sale at Crows Nest on August 23, where a solid commercial gallery chased functional, well-grown bulls. From 26 lots offered, 18 bulls sold for a 69.2 per cent clearance, grossing $165,000 at an average of $9166.67 — up on the 2025 result of 62 per cent clearance and a $7769 average. The $20,000 top-price bull, Gold Crest Wilba W7, was a heterozygous black, homozygous polled sire bought by a Brooweena bullock operation running across 4046 hectares. Sired by Crescent Nine S24 and out of Gold Crest L&L Mimi S46, he weighed 736 kilograms and scanned an eye muscle area of 132 square centimetres, 5.7 per cent intramuscular fat, P8 and rib fat of 8 and 6 millimetres, a scrotal circumference of 35 centimetres and 95 per cent morphology. His notably quiet temperament was credited in part to a term spent at a Wilsonton school, which accustomed him to people. In the female offering, 12 of 18 sold to average $3541.67 for a $42,500 gross, while three of four cows and calves sold to average $4333. The top-price female, Gold Crest L&L Pearl, a black Limousin by Mandayen Lock & Load, sold for $5500 through Topx Cloncurry. A notable volume buyer secured six lots — one bull at $6000, one cow and calf at $4000 and four females averaging $3125 — for a combined $3750 average. GDL were the selling agents.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top bull price | $20,000 |
| Bull average | $9166.67 |
| Bull clearance | 18 of 26 (69.2%) |
| Bull gross | $165,000 |
| Top bull weight | 736 kg |
| Top bull eye muscle area | 132 sq cm |
| Top female price | $5500 |
| Female sale average | $3541.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the top price at the Gold Crest Limousin sale?
A1: The top-price bull made $20,000. The sale grossed $165,000 from 18 bulls sold, at an average of $9166.67.
Q2: How did the 2026 sale compare with 2025?
A2: Bull clearance rose to 69.2 per cent from 62 per cent, and the bull average lifted to $9166.67 from $7769. The female and cow-and-calf results were reported alongside those figures.
Q3: What were the top bull's scan measurements?
A3: He weighed 736 kilograms with a 132 square centimetre eye muscle area and 5.7 per cent intramuscular fat. His P8 and rib fat were 8 and 6 millimetres, with a 35 centimetre scrotal circumference and 95 per cent morphology.
Q4: Why was the top bull noted for temperament?
A4: His quiet nature was credited in part to spending a term at a Wilsonton school, which made him well-accustomed to people. Buyers were drawn to his type, conformation and growth for age.
Q5: How did the female offering perform?
A5: Twelve of 18 females sold to average $3541.67 for a $42,500 gross. Three of four cows and calves sold to average $4333.
Q6: What was the top-price female?
A6: The top female was Gold Crest L&L Pearl, a black Limousin by Mandayen Lock & Load. She sold for $5500 through Topx Cloncurry.
Q7: Who were the selling agents?
A7: GDL were the selling agents for the sale. The auction was held on-property at Crows Nest.
