Ulandi Park Poll Dorset ram sale tops $8000 at Marrabel with full clearance
Summary
A late decision to include a potential stud sire paid off at the Ulandi Park Poll Dorset sale at Marrabel, where lot 18A was added to the catalogue at the last minute and topped the sale at $8000. The stud offered and sold 129 rams for a full clearance at an average of $2096, well ahead of the previous year's $1430 average.
The top-priced ram was secured by Janmac Pastoral Company, Goroke, in western Victoria, bidding through a Nutrien Naracoorte agent. The buyer had also taken the stud's top ram in 2025. The June 2025-drop ram is one of the first progeny of Derrynock 20 and carried a balanced set of Australian Sheep Breeding Values, with a weaning weight of +11, a post-weaning weight of +15.7, an eye muscle depth of +3 and a Terminal Carcase Production Index of 148.2. It will be used as a stud sire, complementing a large group of Ulandi Park bloodline ewes already in that flock.
Competition between regular clients held the sale firm from start to finish, with the first 20 rams offered not dropping below $2000. Pembroke Pastoral Company, Telangatuk East, Victoria, took the second-highest priced ram, lot 18, at $7000, another Derrynock 20 son.
The sale attracted 30 registered bidders from Naracoorte, Murray Bridge, Eudunda and into Victoria.
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Rams offered and sold | 129 (full clearance) |
| Top price | $8000 |
| Average price | $2096 |
| Previous year average | $1430 |
| Second-top price | $7000 |
| Minimum price across the first 20 rams | $2000 |
| Registered bidders | 30 |
| Terminal Carcase Production Index of the top ram | 148.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What did the Ulandi Park Poll Dorset ram sale top at?
The sale topped at $8000 for lot 18A, a late addition to the catalogue. The second-highest priced ram, lot 18, made $7000. The overall average was $2096.
How many rams sold?
The stud offered and sold 129 rams, giving a full clearance. The first 20 rams offered did not drop below $2000.
How did the average compare with last year?
The $2096 average well outperformed the previous year's sale, which averaged $1430. The stud attributed the lift to strong competition between regular clients alongside a number of new buyers.
What figures did the top-priced ram record?
The June 2025-drop ram is one of the first progeny of Derrynock 20. Its Australian Sheep Breeding Values included a weaning weight of +11, a post-weaning weight of +15.7 and an eye muscle depth of +3. Its Terminal Carcase Production Index was 148.2.
Who bought the top-priced ram?
Janmac Pastoral Company, Goroke, in western Victoria, secured the ram through a Nutrien Naracoorte agent. The buyer was not present at the sale. It had also bought the stud's top ram in 2025.
How will the top-priced ram be used?
The ram will be used as a stud sire within the buyer's operation. It will complement a large group of Ulandi Park bloodline ewes already running in that flock.
Who were the volume buyers?
BJ Woolford Trust, Booleroo Centre, bought 15 rams averaging $2520. Bennett Farm Trust, Tarcowie, took nine averaging $1422, and Sterita Park Pastoral, Lucindale, eight averaging $2106.
Who conducted the sale?
The selling team comprised agents from Elders, Nutrien and Spence Dix & Co. The auction was also interfaced with AuctionsPlus.
