Keeneland will welcome the world through the subsequent a number of weeks when the business’s most distinguished horsemen and horsewomen converge to buy a premium number of Thoroughbred racing prospects being provided on the 81st annual September Yearling Sale, which opens Monday, Sept. 9. A complete of 4,407 horses—together with yearlings by high sires and lots of associated to champions and profitable racehorses of 2024—have been cataloged to the public sale, which is able to cowl 12 classes by means of Saturday, Sept. 21.
The September Sale, the world’s most vital Thoroughbred public sale, will showcase the best members of North America’s yearling crop. Spanning two vibrant weeks and 6 books, the September Sale caters to consumers at each stage, providing yearlings that match numerous worth factors in every session.
New this September, Keeneland has made enhancements to the Gross sales Pavilion, together with upgraded Pavilion seating to broaden viewing choices for consumers. These enhancements, together with the brand new Paddock Constructing presently underneath building, have been designed with Keeneland prospects in thoughts to assist enrich the general expertise throughout gross sales and racing.
“The essential mass of high-quality yearlings makes the September Sale a ‘must-attend’ occasion for horsemen worldwide,” Keeneland Vice President of Gross sales Tony Lacy mentioned. “Our Keeneland crew stands able to welcome our visitors from throughout the U.S. and all 4 corners of the globe these subsequent few weeks, and we’re excited to supply them essentially the most memorable expertise potential throughout their keep in Central Kentucky.”
September Sale schedule
The format of the September Sale stays unchanged for the fourth consecutive yr:
Week 1
Ebook 1 – Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 9-10. Classes start at 1 p.m.
Monday’s catalog has 181 horses. Tuesday’s catalog has 182 yearlings.
Ebook 2 – Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 11-12. Classes start at 11 a.m.
Wednesday’s catalog has 380 horses, whereas 372 horses are cataloged Thursday.
Darkish Day – Friday, Sept. 13. No sale can be performed.
Week 2
Ebook 3 – Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 15-16. Classes start at 10 a.m.
A complete of 838 yearlings are cataloged over the 2 days.
Ebook 4 – Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 17-18. Classes start at 10 a.m.
A complete of 839 yearlings are cataloged over the 2 days.
Ebook 5 – Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 19-20. Classes start at 10 a.m.
A complete of 826 yearlings are cataloged over the 2 days.
Ebook 6 – Friday-Saturday, Sept. 21-22. Classes start at 10 a.m.
A complete of 789 yearlings are cataloged over the 2 days.
The September Sale can be livestreamed at Keeneland.com and on the FanDuel TV+ OTT app. FanDuel TV could have dwell hits all through Ebook 1.
As all the time, on-line and cellphone bidding can be obtainable.
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