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2024 Dalgety Stallion Shooutout Champions Steven Hart Performance Horses & The Metallist Q-92678
Vendors Cody Hansen & Kellie Pickersgill offered their exceptional roan mare , Ella Rey Von A3-1439 , fetching an impressive $ 150,000 . Purchased by : M & H Hughes
She was presented by the talented horseman Will Durkin on behalf of Terry & Christine Hall , who have been returning vendors at the Nutrien Classic Sale since its inception in 2008 .
Terry & Christine also celebrated an Australian-first milestone during this years event , with their sire “ Hazelwood Conman FS-22426 ” reaching a remarkable $ 10 million in progeny sold through the Nutrien Classic and Masters Sales . Amongst these has been more than 10 progeny winners of events at the Nutrien Classic , from Campdrafts to Challenges . An amazing achievement for a sire who has certainly cemented himself as a legend of the industry .
Conman genetics were a common theme amongst other top prices of the 2024 sale , with Lot 292 , the 3-year-old filly on account of Will Durkin the runner up sale topper . The black mare by Hazelwood Conman FS-22426 boasts proven genetics on both sides and was purchased by the Trustee for the Moy family for $ 160,000 .
The gelding market grossed more than $ 4.4 million and averaged over $ 17,807 , with 251 notable lots sold . Top priced gelding was sold on Sunday at Lot
538 - HALO SPRINGS ROMERO A2-3746 on account of Tsidkenu Pty Ltd . The beautifully presented 4-year-old gelding sold for $ 92,500 to Sasha Mylrea .
22 stallions sold averaged $ 35,318 , topped by Lot 285 CALL ME DADDY Q-101277 – an impressive 2-yearold colt sold by a local vendor who has had a lot of success at the Nutrien Classic in Holly Clayden .
CALL ME DADDY Q-101277 is one of the first Call Me Mitch Q-94942 progeny in Australia and out of open winning mare Moore Park One Moore Rose Q-74531 . He sold to WEC Industries Pty Ltd for $ 80,000 and was well presented by Ben O ’ Reilly .
This year ’ s Nutrien Classic was attended by competitors , vendors , purchasers and spectators from every corner of Australia and beyond . The livestream was viewed from countries including the US , Canada , New Zealand , UK , and Hong Kong . Over 1200 bid cards were registered , one of the highest levels of interest ever seen from buyers .
Nutrien Equine would like to extend thanks to staff , sponsors , cattle donors and vendors for their hard work in preparation for the sale and traders , spectators ,