Live blog wrap up: multiple bulls make six figures at Rocky Brangus Sale

The Rockhampton Brangus Sale has wrapped up with results well above last year's auction.

At the fall of the hammer, 177 of 198 bulls sold (89pc) to average $17,073 and top at $130,000 twice.

That clearance rate is up 7pc on 2024, while the average is up $3657.

CQLX at Gracemere came alive early on Tuesday, October 14, when Earlwood Critter sold for $125,000 to Voewood Brangus, Calliope.

He was a 24-month-old son of Tannyfoil P79 and Earlwood 3955

That price tag was toppled when the next bull, Earlwood Curran, sold for $130,000 to Bimbadeen Brangus, Eidsvold.

He was a 27-month-old son of Tannyfoil P79 and Earlwood 3759.

It was equalled when Earlwood Tuala, sold for $130,000 to Lunar Brangus, Emerald. He was also a Tannyfoil P79 son.

Just under 200 bulls will go under the hammer at the Rockhampton Brangus Sale at CQLX Gracemere today, October 14.

The female sale yesterday saw a stronger clearance but a softer top, and average price achieved.

In 2024, bulls hit a high of $150,000 with 197 of 240 bulls sold for a clearance rate of 82 per cent, a gross of $2.643 million and an average of $13,416.