Beef Classic Chief Stewards:
Rodney Hartwig P: 46965220 or Judith Byers P:0409 062 442
Since 2008, the Goombungee-Haden and Oakey Show Societies have combined to organise a Beef Classic annually in February, at Elders Saleyards, Toowoomba. The event is hosted alternately by the Show Societies, and in 2023, will be hosted by Oakey.
The prize pool consists of cash, product and vouchers.
2023 Goombungee-Haden & Oakey Show Beef Classic
Elders Saleyards Toowoomba
Cattle to be delivered to Elders Saleyards between 3pm & 6pm
Saturday 25th February 2023
Any cattle arriving after 6.00pm at Elders Saleyards will not be accepted
Viewing of cattle from 8.30am on Sunday 26th February 2023
Show judging 10.00am on Sunday 26th February 2023
Show sale Monday 27th February at Elders weekly sale.
Entry fee: $10.00 per animal
For further information contact:
Rodney Hartwig Ph: 46965220
Judy Byers Ph: 0409 062 442
2022 Goombungee-Haden & Oakey Beef Classic
A quality yarding of 54 prime head of cattle was submitted for judging at the recent Goombungee-Haden and Oakey Beef Classic. The annual event was supported by 18 vendors and was once again held at Elders Saleyards. Judge John Norris from JBS selected a beast from Plainby vendors, Graeme and Wendy Motley, as the Supreme Beast of the Show. The Motleys, who are avid supporters of the event, also won the award for Most Successful Exhibitor, the bull credit donated by Graneta Limousin and Angus, and the Pentecost Shield.
Supreme Beast of Show
GC & WK Motley
Single Bullock 601kg & over
1st GC & WK Motley
2nd Jones & Costello
3rd Jones & Costello
Single Bullock 501kg – 600kg
1st Errol Fuller
2ndJones & Costello
3rd Michael Taylor
Pen of 2 Bullocks 501kg & over
1st GC & WK Motley
2nd Jones & Costello
3rd L. Bloomfield
Champion Bullock classes 1, 2, 3
GC & WK Motley
Reserve Champion Bullock classes 1, 2, 3
Jones & Costello
Single Steer 401kg – 500kg
1st Bob Dull
2nd Bruce Wieck
3rd Kylie Welke
Pen of 2 Steers 401kg – 500kg
1st GC & WK Motley
Single Steer 301kg – 400kg
1st Bob Dull
2nd Jones & Costello
3rd Bob Dull
Champion Steer classes 4,5,6,7
Bob Dull
Reserve Champion Steer classes 4,5,6,7
Bruce Wieck
Single Heifer 401kg & over
1st Errol Fuller
2nd Errol Fuller
Single Heifer 301kg – 400kg
1st GC & WK Motley 2023 Beef Classic schedule
2nd Jones & Costello
3rd Dowling Farming
Pen of 2 Heifers 301kg – 400kg
1st GC & WK Motley
2nd SJ & DJ Welke
Champion Heifer classes 8,9,10,11
Errol Fuller
Reserve Champion Heifer classes 8,9,10,11
Errol Fuller
Single Vealer Steer 300kg & under
1st Mark Gersekowski
Pen of 2 Vealers (Steers or Heifers) 300kg & under
1st Mark Gersekowski
2nd Mark Gersekowski
3rd Mark Gersekowski
Champion Vealer classes 12,13, 14
Mark Gersekowski
Reserve Champion Vealer classes 12,13,14
Mark Gersekowski
Most Successful Exhibitor
GC & WK Motley
Bull Credit donated by Graneta Limousin & Angus
GC & WK Motley
