The traditional sale Races de France sélection took place on Tuesday, October 6, at the Zénith d'Auvergne for its sixth edition. Eighteen animals from nine beef breeds were presented at auction, with the event held simultaneously online and in person. This year, alongside the traditional heifers, the Charolaise and the Limousine breeds presented two young males each. Hugues Pichard, president of Races de France, stated in his opening remarks that the 2026 edition symbolizes the collective will of selection organizations to promote French genetic excellence and highlight the work of breeders committed to genetic progress. The Parthenaise was selected by lottery to open the sale. One of the standout animals was Alleluia, a mixed-type heifer belonging to Gaec Le beau trèfle (Deux-Sèvres) with a pedigree without artificial insemination over three generations. Described as powerful and well-bred with exceptional thickness, Alleluia reached a price of 14,200 euros and was bought jointly by five farms. Another notable animal was Athéna, a mixed-type heifer from Gaec Guillemet (Vendée) with a wide and square pelvis and a beautiful length, which sold for 7,400 euros. In the Aubrac breed, Bergère, belonging to EARL Niel (Aveyron), was bought for 5,300 euros. It was described as solid on its legs, tight, elegant, and with a very open pelvis. Bernache, from Gaec Domaine de Lalo (Aveyron), a deep, long heifer with a perfect back line and an exceptional pelvis, reached a bid of 5,100 euros. In the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed, Bohème, belonging to EARL Lavèze (Tarn), was sold for 7,600 euros. It was described as a very developed heifer for its age, very well muscled with natural elegance. Australie, from EARL Saint Aubin (Landes), a daughter of Ourasi well-typed in her coat, mixed in her body with a good pelvis and a pretty small head, was presented for auction. For the Charolaise, Aigle, belonging to Vincent Corneloup (Allier), was a young bull well balanced and a perfect synthesis of the cross between two lines with well-established qualities. Alfred, from Gaec Chambon Paulet (Haute-Loire), is powerful and massive, remarkable for its bone widths, pelvic trochanter widths, and a great chest depth. In the Gasconne des Pyrénées breed, Aglaé, belonging to Thierry Pujolle (Haute-Garonne), stood out for its remarkable elegance and fineness, and beautiful shoulder and pelvic widths. Beepsie, from Gaec AB2C (Ariège), is a complete and harmonious heifer that combines development, docility, growth, and productivity potential. For the Limousine, Acacia, from Gaec Elevage Théron (Cantal), was selected for this sale. It is a very complete mixed young bull with excellent widths and thicknesses throughout. Aldo, from SCEA Coudert (Puy-de-Dôme), is a powerful young breeder with very good overall muscle thickness and a large hindquarter.