Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster hits fifth year with top draft of bulls

At the 2024 Carnarvon Classic, Calco Honky Cat, set a record top price of $44,000. He's pictured with Jessie Chalk, vendor Larry Farquhar, Anthony Ball and Tom Sayer. Picture by Judith Maizey
At the 2024 Carnarvon Classic, Calco Honky Cat, set a record top price of $44,000. He's pictured with Jessie Chalk, vendor Larry Farquhar, Anthony Ball and Tom Sayer. Picture by Judith Maizey

THIS IS BRANDED CONTENT FOR THE CARNARVON CLASSIC DROUGHTMASTER SALE

A stunning selection of 68 bulls has been catalogued for the fifth Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster sale on Thursday, September 4, from midday, at the Rolleston Livestock Selling Complex.

The Oasis, Huntly, Calco and Karragarra studs represent a progressive and fair dinkum "no fuss" sale group focused on presenting a premium article to Carnarvon and surrounds, which is reflected in the 36 registered bulls and 32 herd bulls hand-picked for this year's sale.

Lot 1 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned registered D5 bull, Oasis Costa. Picture supplied
Lot 1 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned registered D5 bull, Oasis Costa. Picture supplied
Lot 5 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Karragarra VB (AI). Picture supplied
Lot 5 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Karragarra VB (AI). Picture supplied
Lot 9 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Calco Indian Pacific. Picture supplied
Lot 9 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Calco Indian Pacific. Picture supplied
Lot 12 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned registered D5 bull, Calco Iwantja. Picture supplied
Lot 12 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned registered D5 bull, Calco Iwantja. Picture supplied
Lot 13 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Huntly Fabio. Picture supplied
Lot 13 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Huntly Fabio. Picture supplied
Lot 25 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled herd bull, Oasis A 841. Picture supplied
Lot 25 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled herd bull, Oasis A 841. Picture supplied
Lot 27 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the horned registered D5 bull, Oasis A Path Finder. Picture supplied
Lot 27 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the horned registered D5 bull, Oasis A Path Finder. Picture supplied
Lot 41 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Karragarra Valuable. Picture supplied
Lot 41 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Karragarra Valuable. Picture supplied
Lot 43 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned polled registered D5 bull, Karragarra Vortex (AI). Picture supplied
Lot 43 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned polled registered D5 bull, Karragarra Vortex (AI). Picture supplied
Lot 55 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the herd bull, Eljay 4/17. Picture supplied
Lot 55 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the herd bull, Eljay 4/17. Picture supplied
Lot 58 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned registered D5 bull, Huntly Frankie. Picture supplied
Lot 58 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned registered D5 bull, Huntly Frankie. Picture supplied
Lot 67 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned herd bull, Huntly 1111. Picture supplied
Lot 67 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned herd bull, Huntly 1111. Picture supplied

Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale 2025

A carefully selected draft of 36 registered bulls and 32 herd bulls will be offered by the Oasis, Huntly, Calco and Karragarra studs for the fifth Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale on Thursday, September 4.

Sale coordinator Jane Barton said reliable quality, proven history, and market-driven seedstock are what underpin the values that united these four Central Queensland Droughtmaster studs to create the Carnarvon Classic.

"This year's selection of bulls is as stylish and impressive as what has been offered previously, if not more so," Mrs Barton said.

Lot 6 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Oasis Sterling. Picture supplied
Lot 6 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled registered D5 bull, Oasis Sterling. Picture supplied

The popularity of the Carnarvon Classic among buyers was clear at the 2024 sale, where all but two of the 62 bulls offered sold to average $10,935, and gross $678,000, while the top price record was rewritten when Calco Honky Cat sold for $44,000.

Adding appeal to the sale are the buyer incentives being offered, with the purchaser of the highest priced select sire, the highest price registered bull, the highest priced herd bull, and the bulk buyer of the sale to each receive a $1500 voucher from Virbac. Additionally, one lucky bid card holder will take home a six-litre Yowy cup.

Lot 6 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled herd bull, Karragarra 1946. Picture supplied
Lot 6 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled herd bull, Karragarra 1946. Picture supplied

Those who're unable to make the journey to Rolleston for the sale can bid online from home via Stocklive.

All bulls selected for this year's sale will be available for inspection at the saleyards from 2pm on Wednesday, September 3.

The catalogue can be viewed on the sale website.

Lot 11 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned D5 registered bull, Calco Iceman. Picture supplied
Lot 11 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the polled/horned D5 registered bull, Calco Iceman. Picture supplied

Mrs Barton invites all in attendance to join with the vendors and agents post-sale for complimentary drinks to celebrate the day.

"I'd like to thank LAWD, Virbac, Blue Ribbon Stockfeeds, Rolleston Ag Traders, Zoetis, WFI, Elders, ANZ, and Z Tags Datamars for their support of this year's sale."

Lot 53 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled herd bull, Huntly 1119. Picture supplied
Lot 53 in the 2025 Carnarvon Classic Droughtmaster Sale draft is the homozygous polled herd bull, Huntly 1119. Picture supplied

For enquiries, please contact Elders selling agents Anthony Ball, 0428 275 499, Mitch Jackson, 0458 547 800, or Creeden Weir, 0438 776 867.

THIS IS BRANDED CONTENT FOR THE CARNARVON CLASSIC DROUGHTMASTER SALE

Matt Sherrington
Matt Sherrington
Senior Journalist
Queensland Country Life

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