Lot 3: BP Ambassador D009 (P) - By the breeds leading IMF sire & carcase trait leader. D009 ranks in the top 5% of 2008 born bull calves, for IMF% and the B3 Carcase $Index. Purchased by M Osbourne, Millicent for $4,500.

Lot 4: BP Crusader D037 (P) - By the well-proven & highly successful ET sire, BP Canadian Chief (P). D037 is in an elite class, combining show-ring appeal and performance that places him in the top 1% of the breed’s three $Indexes.
From an exceptional dam, his maternal brother sold for $11,000 at Naracoorte in 2008. Purchased by Riverside Holdings for $7,500.

Lot 5: BP Nugget D064 (P) - A low birth weight sire in the top 5% of the breed’s Heavy Domestic and Export Maternal $Indexes, displaying great structure, softness & appeal. Purchased by Akeringa Past. for $4,500.

Lot 22: BP Ambassador D062(P) - Another stand out son of Senator Y41. Two full brothers have sold in Dubbo, including last year’s sale topper, at $15,000. D062 is in the top 1% of bulls listed in the breed’s B3 Carcase $Index.
WITHDRAWN 1 week prior to sale through of injury - hopefully recovered in time for Dubbo entry.

Lot 23: BP Ambassador D083(P) - A touch of line breeding that has returned a very positive dividend. D083 is ranked in the top 1% of the breed for IMF%, the Export Maternal and B3 Carcase $Indexes. Purchased by P R Gould & Co for $6,000.

Lot 24: BP All Star D012 (P) - The first of NP Bundy All Star sons to be auctioned. D012 is in the top 1% of 2008 born calves for scrotal circumference & the B3 Carcase $Index and in the top 5% for EMA & the Heavy Domestic $Index. Purchased by P R Gould & Co for $2,500.

Lot 25: BP All Star D008 (P) - A moderate version of the previous lot with additional calving ease attributes. Impeccable maternal pedigree includes Millennium V65 (P), a past Naracoorte Grand Champion. Purchased by Inglewood Props for $4,000.

Lot 27: BP Ambassador D038 (P) - Ranked equal highest for IMF%, of 2008 born bulls. Ranked in the top 5% for both the Export Maternal & B3 Carcase $Indexes and in the top 10% for the Heavy Domestic $Index. Purchased by Rocky Hill Props for $5,000

Lot 55: BP All Star D095 (P) - NP Bundy All Star was selected at Dubbo as a moderate and soundly structured bull, predominately for joining to heifers. His progeny display that same soundness along with many high value carcase attributes. Purchased by P R Gould & Co for $7,000.

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In 2009, eight BP bulls sold to $11,250 (BP Victory C036) & averaged $8,031 to be awarded the LG Matten trophy for highest sale average. Overall 55 of 58 bulls sold to the top of $11,250 and averaged $4803.

In 2008, eight BP bulls sold to $11,000 (twice - BP Victory B003 & BP Victory B059) & averaged $8,500 to be awarded LG Matten trophy for highest average. Overall 42 of 49 bulls sold to top of $11,000 and averaged $4810.

In 2007, six BP bulls offered/sold from $5,000 to $9,500 and averaged $7,100. Overall sale average was $5066.

In 2006, eight bulls offered/sold from $2,500 to $10,500 and averaged $5,156. Overall sale average was $4,436.

In 2005, eight bulls were offered/sold from $2,000 to $15,500 (BP Senator Y065 - new sale record)and averaged $6,688. Overall, 43 of 52 bulls sold at auction to average $5,180.

In 2004, eight bulls offered/sold from $3,500 to $10,000 (BP Goldrush X055) averaging $6,900 and securing the LG Matten Trophy for highest sale average.

In 2003 eight bulls offered/sold from $2,500 to $14,000 (BP Sensation W059) and averaged $5,625, gaining the LG Matten Trophy for highest sale average.

At the 2002 sale, eight B.P. bulls sold from $3,500 to $13,000 (BP Attraction V049) averaging $6,125.

Below: The 2009 Reserve Senior Champion and sale top priced bull, BP Victory C036 (P) with Tom Trengove at the halter and Elders auctioneer Ben Finch