Springwaters Angus sets a stud record of $27,500 for a Millah Murrah Rector son as Victorian buyers dominate
Summary
The sixth annual Springwaters Angus bull sale at Corcorans Plain, near Boorowa, delivered a record result on Tuesday, September 1, as buyers from across the district and interstate competed strongly. Bidders travelled from Crookwell, Harden, Young, Goulburn and Wagga Wagga, but it was a Victorian operation from Glendan Park, Kyneton, that lifted the stud record by $1500 on the 2024 price. They secured Springwaters Rector W6 for $27,500, a February 2025-drop son of Millah Murrah Rector R53 out of Springwaters Dream S51, weighing 796kg with a scrotal circumference of 43.5 centimetres. The bull ranked in the top 16 per cent of the breed for carcase weight with an EBV of +83, the top 18 per cent for intramuscular fat at +4.1, and the top 13 per cent for 600-day growth at +142. At the fall of the hammer, 37 of the 38 bulls sold to average $13,135. The second top-priced bull, Springwaters Santiago W73, made $22,500 to another Victorian buyer from Inverleigh; the May 2025-drop bull weighed 666kg and recorded rib and rump EBVs in the top 2 and 13 per cent at +3.9 and +2.5. That buyer also secured Springwaters Rocketman W54 for $16,000. An online buyer from Humula was the volume purchaser, taking three bulls at $13,000, $13,000 and $12,000, while a Crookwell buyer bought two lots for $8000 and $6000. The sale was conducted by Elders Stud Stock and interfaced online with AuctionsPlus, reflecting growing confidence in the young stud.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Top price | $27,500 |
| Stud record lift on 2024 | $1500 |
| Bulls sold | 37 of 38 |
| Average price | $13,135 |
| Top bull weight | 796kg |
| Second top price | $22,500 |
| Top bull carcase weight EBV | +83 (top 16%) |
| 600-day growth EBV | +142 (top 13%) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top price at the 2026 Springwaters Angus sale?
The top-priced bull, Springwaters Rector W6, sold for $27,500 to a Victorian buyer. This set a stud record, lifting the previous 2024 mark by $1500.
What were the top bull's key figures?
The February 2025-drop bull weighed 796kg with a 43.5 centimetre scrotal circumference. He ranked in the top 16 per cent for carcase weight at +83, the top 18 per cent for intramuscular fat at +4.1, and the top 13 per cent for 600-day growth at +142.
What was the clearance and average?
Of the 38 bulls offered, 37 sold at the fall of the hammer for an average of $13,135. That represented an almost complete clearance for the sixth annual sale.
What did the second top-priced bull make?
Springwaters Santiago W73 sold for $22,500 to another Victorian buyer. The May 2025-drop bull weighed 666kg and recorded rib and rump EBVs in the top 2 and 13 per cent at +3.9 and +2.5.
Who was the volume buyer?
An online buyer from Humula was the volume purchaser, securing three bulls at $13,000, $13,000 and $12,000. A Crookwell buyer took two further lots for $8000 and $6000.
Where did buyers travel from?
Buyers came from across the district, including Crookwell, Harden, Young, Goulburn and Wagga Wagga, plus interstate from Victoria. The strongest competition came from Victorian buyers.
Who conducted the sale?
The sale was conducted by Elders Stud Stock and interfaced online with AuctionsPlus. It was held at Corcorans Plain, near Boorowa, on September 1.
