Keeneland introduced right this moment that 12 choices protecting an array of Breeders’ Cup World Championships hopefuls corresponding to Mufasa , Gold Phoenix , Kilwin , and Pandora’s Present together with gifted stakes performers and stallion shares in Horse of the Yr Flightline and grade 1 winner Cogburn comprise the inaugural Championship Sale catalog, now obtainable on Championship.Keeneland.com. The Championship Sale will likely be held Oct. 30, within the paddock at Del Mar, web site of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup. The occasion begins at 5 p.m. PT; the sale begins at 6:30 p.m.
The interactive catalog options pictures, movies, pace figures, and extra for every entered horse.
“Keeneland created the Championship Sale to be a enjoyable, distinctive occasion that celebrates the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the game, and we sit up for internet hosting a top-level expertise,” Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin stated. “We thank our house owners and consignors for his or her enthusiastic help.”
“The star energy of this catalog, its high quality and variety will attraction to all kinds of potential patrons,” Keeneland vp of gross sales Tony Lacy stated. “There is a renewed curiosity in racing that could be very encouraging, and the Championship Sale is a gateway for brand spanking new buyers in addition to present house owners to take part on the highest degree.”
The Championship Sale affords a spread of high-class people and stallion shares, together with:
Breeders’ Cup Contenders and Connections
- A 50% possession curiosity in latest Vosburgh Stakes (G3) winner Mufasa. A 5-year-old son of Sensible Joke , Mufasa has gained 10 of 13 lifetime races in the USA and Chile and is a number one contender for the Breeders’ Cup Filth Mile (G1). The curiosity is consigned by I. C. Racing, agent.
- A 25% curiosity in grade 1 winner and millionaire Gold Phoenix, consigned by Little Crimson Feather Racing, Sterling Stables, and Marsha Naify. This yr, Gold Phoenix gained the Del Mar Handicap (G2T) for the third consecutive time and took the Charles Whittingham Stakes (G2T); final yr he gained the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T) and the Eddie Learn Stakes (G2T). Gold Phoenix is anticipated to make his subsequent begin within the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T).
- A 25% curiosity in undefeated Kilwin, winner of the $998,550 Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs in September. Kilwin is scheduled to begin within the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T). The curiosity is consigned by Damian and Braxton Lynch’s Royal Oak Farm, agent for house owners BBN Racing.
- Pandora’s Present, a a number of group/graded stakes-placed winner in England and the U.S. who completed third in Keeneland‘s Franklin Stakes (G2T) Oct. 13. She is being pointed towards the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Dash (G1) or the Breeders’ Cup Turf Dash (G1T). Pandora’s Present is consigned by Stuart Williams Racing.
- She’s Obtained a Approach , a profitable, stakes-placed half sister to undefeated Japanese racing sensation Ecoro Sieg, among the many favorites for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Dash (G1T). In profitable the Canna Stakes in September at Nakayama, Ecoro Sieg posted a time of 1:07.02 for 1,200 meters, the quickest time recorded by a juvenile at that distance within the historical past of the Japan Racing Affiliation. She’s Obtained a Approach, a 5-year-old mare by Tonalist , is consigned as a broodmare prospect by River Oak Farm, agent for Perpetually Spring Farm.
Excessive-High quality Stakes Performers
- A 25% curiosity in grade 1 winner Guide’em Danno , one of many prime 3-year-old sprinters within the nation, consigned by Gracie Bloodstock, agent for Atlantic Six Racing. Guide’em Danno completed second within the Saudi Derby (G3) in February earlier than returning to the States to win the Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course and the Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park. He completed third within the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes (G1) at Saratoga in late August. He’s entered in Keeneland’s Perryville Stakes (G3) Oct. 19.
- Reincarnate , a graded stakes-winning colt by Good Magic consigned by ELiTE, agent. Winner at 3 final yr of the Sham Stakes (G3) and the Los Alamitos Derby, Reincarnate is grade 1-placed within the Pacific Basic Stakes (G1) and the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) in 2024.
- Rothschild , a a number of graded stakes-placed winner by Uncle Mo . A gifted grass horse, Rothschild completed third within the Nashville Derby Invitational (G3T) at Kentucky Downs in August and the Oceanside Stakes at Del Mar in July. He was second within the 2023 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes (G3T), additionally at Del Mar. Rothschild is consigned by ELiTE, agent.
- Inexperienced Gentle , a a number of stakes-placed profitable sophomore son of Onerous Spun . This yr, he has recorded two wins and third-place finishes within the American Derby and Kentucky Downs Preview Nashville Derby. Inexperienced Gentle was a powerful allowance winner in opposition to older horses at Keeneland Oct. 9 and is a dwell contender for the Hollywood Derby (G1T) in late November. He’s consigned by Bridie Harrison, agent for Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds.
- Cornell , a a number of stakes-placed profitable 3-year-old colt by Into Mischief . Consigned by ELiTE, agent, Cornell was second within the Los Alamitos Derby and third within the Affirmed Stakes in June. He gained an allowance going one mile on the grime at Santa Anita Park in late September, incomes a lifetime-best 110 Equibase Velocity Determine.
Stallion Shares
- A stallion share in 2022 Horse of the Yr and sire Flightline, who stands at Lane’s Finish Farm and whose first foals are weanlings of 2024. Consigned by Lane’s Finish, agent, the share is obtainable by an authentic proprietor of Flightline.
- A stallion share in grade 1 winner and North American report holder Cogburn, who’s focusing on the Breeders’ Cup Turf Dash. Cogburn will likely be retired on the finish of the yr to WinStar Farm in Versailles, Ky., for the 2025 breeding season. The share is consigned by ELiTE, agent for Cogburn Syndicate.
Flightline at Lane’s Finish
Given the sale’s proximity to the Breeders’ Cup races, all cataloged horses will likely be provided remotely however will likely be obtainable for inspection by appointment with the vendor of their respective places.
events are inspired to go to Championship.Keeneland.com for extra info and to pre-register to bid each in individual and remotely. Potential bidders should register and be permitted for credit score upfront and meet such further necessities as Keeneland could request. Certified bidders could bid in individual on the sale, on-line through the Keeneland Gross sales Portal at portal.keeneland.com or by cellphone with a Keeneland consultant.
Stay protection of the Keeneland Championship Sale will likely be obtainable on the FanDuel Racing channel, FanDuel Racing + app and on Keeneland’s YouTube channel.
This press launch has been edited for content material and elegance by BloodHorse Workers.
