AFTER the the Pocock family equalled its own 2008 $178 State off-shears record price for 1.5-year-old ewes at the recent Lameroo sale, there was anticipation that the record may be bettered at the annual draft of Warrawee Park sheep, offered on-property by Michael, Janet and Simon Allen.
These expectations were met when a regular buyer of Warrawee Park young ewes, Dennis Manhood Livestock account Pat Lawlor, placed the winning bid of $180 on 400 ewes.
Another 100 sold for $159 to Elders Millicent a/c the Gilbertson family. They also bought the 106 seconds at $142.
The Allens' 604 5.5yo ewes sold to $133, with Makin Nominees buying 300.
Elders Keith's Laryn Gogel bought 100 at $121 for a phone bidder, and Peter Gebert, Elders Jeparit, Vic took the balance of 204 at $120.
The 1010 wether lambs were offered in three separate drafts.
Again, Dennis Manhood a/c Don Hunt, Bray, bought the top pen of 355 at $76 and another 550 at $75.
Elders Bordertown's Kym Lovelock bought 105 wether lambs at $60.
The 2220 Warrawee Park sheep grossed $229,672 in just on 30 minutes with the 606 young ewes averaging a $169.89.
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