Gyranda's record $1.26m gross one of many features of Theodore sale

A record breaking gross and a two state purchasers panel were just some of the features at the annual Gyranda Santa Gertrudis sale at Theodore on September 19.

Vendors, the Mahony family, saw classified bulls hit $35,000 while their purebred counterparts made to $20,000 on the way to a record gross of $1.26 million and an overall average of $12,010.

In all, 80 classified bulls averaged $12,888 for a 99 per cent clearance, while 25 purebred bulls set an average of $9200 for a total clearance of that portion of the offering.

Sale topper was the 25-month-old, $35,000 Gyranda Wizard W124 (P), selling to RF Active, Kaiuroo, Dingo. The Cree Jackaroo Q122 (AI) (P) son combined plenty of power with an easy-going temperament, an impressive balance of growth and fertility, backed by a dam with a perfect eight-from-eight calving record.

EBV data placed him in the top 5pc of the breed for growth, fertility and temperament. Figures backed by actuals on the day, showing he weighed 911kg, gained 1.15kg per day and scanned 5.7 pc IMF.

Next best at $32,500 was Gyranda Washington W444 (P), selling to the Hatton family, Diamond H stud, Chinchilla.

Sired by Diamond H Zinc Z044 (P), the dark, thick and deep-bodied bull had been a standout at Gyranda since weaning. The 25-month-old carried a good balance of EBV data, weighed 905kg, gained 1.14kg per day and scanned 5.7 pc IMF.

Tim and Trina Patterson and family, Broad Leaf stud, Rolleston, took home the $30,000 Gyranda W482 (P), a 23-month-old by new sire Gyranda Troy T308 (P).

The long, clean-fronted youngster combined low birthweight with high growth genetics and sold weighing 726kg after gaining 1kg per day. His dam has maintained a four-from-four calving record.

Jamie and Ally Becker, Jamally stud, Taroom secured the $27,500 Gyranda Warrior W140 (P). At $26,000 Hatton and Co, Rawbelle, Monto took the 23-month-old, Gyranda W592 (P).

Andrew and Kate Chapman, Rowanlea stud, Calliope outlaid $22,000 to secure Gyranda Worcestershire W126 (PP) while the John and Judy Tones, Glenelg stud, Jandowae took the $26,000 Gyranda Watchman W338 (PP).

Troy and Lisa Jensen, Kenewah stud, Biloela bought the $16,000 Gyranda W262 (P).

Volume support included Scott Russell, Consuelo, Rolleston taking 16 head for an average of $6875.

Jenkinson Grazing, Hawkwood, Mundubbera signed off on five for a $13,200 average.

Knudsen Cattle Company, Rosehall, Mundubbera claimed nine lots for a $10,000 average.

The Knights family, Wooddale, Surat took seven for a $14,000 average.

Bingcliff Pty Ltd, Haasts Bluff Station, Alice Springs, NT took with them seven for a $6000 result while Basalt Grazing, Soda Valley Station, Hughenden purchased five for a $14,400 average.

Hutchinson Ag, Glendale, Moura procured a trio for a $14,667 average.

James and Kylie Henderson H3K Cattle, Colodan, Monto outlaid on average $15,333 for their three selections while HIT Grazing, Richmond also claimed three for on average $8667.

Mike and Brendan Kelly, Kelmarlea, Murgon picked up four for an average $8500.

Russell Mocker, Surprise, St George took two for a $11,000 average with Injune interests, Alton Winter, Kaimanna Station took a ticket that contained five for a $12,800 average.

Another of the repeat clientele and supporters were Stuart and Joy Hamilton, Wathonga, Eidsvold taking a pair for a $14,000 average.

Long term client Len Knuth, St Pauls Station, Charters Towers ended with a pair for a $8000 average.

Two for on average $13,000 went to TVF Pastoral Company, Gap Creek, Theodore.

Three bulls are destined for AJOB Pastoral, Maryvale Station, Cunnamulla. Owned by Andrew O'Brien, the trio were bought for on an average of $7333.

The Edminstone family, Lorraine, Dingo picked up a pair for a $15,000 average, while Don and Giles Schmidhauser, Flagstone Pastoral, Durimbil, Hivesville picked up two for a $12,000 average.

Gadawon Rural, Iona Downs, Emerald operated by Martin Laffer picked through the offering to take three for a $14,000 average.

Taking a single $18,000 purchase was Joseph Falls and family, Leefalls stud, East Coraki, NSW.

Daniel and Bobbi Joyce, Woolshed, Theodore returned taking a pair for a $14,000 average.

"It was exciting to see a new wave of discerning commercial and seedstock operators taking an interest in the emerging genetics coming through the herd, alongside our long-term clients who continue to value and trust our product," Peter Mahony said.

• Selling agents: GDL, interfaced on StockLive. Guest auctioneer Wayne York.