Fresh Interest in Emerging Genetics ~ Sale Day 2026

on 22nd September 2026

A record-breaking gross and a two-state purchasers panel were just some of the features the 2026 annual Gyranda Santa Gertrudis Sale, Theodore (Sept 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 Trader Wilson, 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 5% of the breed for growth, fertility and temperament. Figures backed by actuals on the day. He weighed 911kg, gained 1.15kg per day and scanned 5.7 per cent 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 per cent 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 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 $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, while five went to Winter Cattle Company, Kaimanna, Injune, for a $12,800 average.

Bingcliff Pty Ltd took seven for a $6000 average, 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 an average $8667. Mike and Brendan Kelly, Kelly Brothers, Murgon, picked up four for an average $8500. Russell Mocker, Surprise, St George, took two to $11,000 average, while repeat clients Stuart and Joy Hamilton, Wathonga, Eidsvold, took a pair for a $14,000 average.

Long-term client Len Knuth, St Pauls Station, Charters Towers, ended with a pair for an $8000 average. Two for an 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, at an average $7333. The Edminstone family, Lorraine, Dingo, picked up a pair for a $15,000 average, while Don and Giles Schmidhauser, Flagstone Pastoral, Durimbil, Hivesville, took two for a $12,000 average. Gadawon Rural, Iona Downs, Emerald, operated by Martin Laffer, selected three for a $14,000 average.

Taking a single $18,000 purchase was Joseph Falls and family, Leefalls stud, East Coraki, New South Wales. Dan and Bobbi Joyce, Woolshed, Theodore, returned to take 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, with Stocklive.
• Article and image by Kent Ward (QCL Sept 24, 2026)