LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland’s 80th annual September Yearling Sale, which attracts leading horsemen from across North America and from around the world to buy Thoroughbred racing prospects, begins Monday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. ET for the first of 12 sessions. 4,198 horses by prominent stallions and exciting young sires have been cataloged for sale, which continues through Saturday, Sept. 23.
The catalog includes siblings to winners of major races this year, including Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mage and these recent Del Mar and Saratoga Race Course graded stakes winners: Adare Manor (Clement L. Hirsch-G1), Arabian Knight (FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic-G1), Aspray (Lake Placid-G2), Conclude (Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby-G2), Dreamfyre (Sorrento-G3 Presented by Keeneland Sales), Gala Brand (With Anticipation-G3), Nutella Fella (Hopeful-G1), Prince of Monaco (Best Pal-G3), Randomized (Alabama-G1 Presented by Keeneland Sales), Rhyme Schemes (Herb Moelis Memorial Saratoga Special-G2) and Roses for Debra (Caress-G3).
In addition, the catalog has siblings to these recent graded stakes winners: Abeliefinthislivin (Canadian Derby-G3 at Century Mile), Gigante (Secretariat-G2 at Colonial Downs), Miss Dracarys (Dance Smartly-G2 at Woodbine) and Vahva (Charles Town Oaks-G3).
September Sale schedule
The September Sale, which will be live-streamed on Keeneland.com, FanDuel TV+ and the FanDuel app, will be held as follows:
Week 1
- Book 1 – Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 11-12. Sessions begin at 1 p.m. A total of 383 yearlings are cataloged over the two days. During Book 1, FanDuel TV will present live hits from the sales grounds.
- Book 2 – Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 13-14. Sessions begin at 11 a.m. A total of 728 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
- Dark Day – Friday, Sept. 15. No sale will be conducted.
Week 2
- Book 3 – Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 16-17. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. A total of 837 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
- Book 4 – Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 18-19. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. A total of 826 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
- Book 5 – Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 20-21. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. A total of 820 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
- Book 6 – Friday-Saturday, Sept. 22-23. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. A total of 604 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
As always, online and phone bidding will be available.
Community Outreach
The September Sale represents an opportunity for Keeneland to educate and excite the community about the event, which is a significant economic driver to the area.
On Sept. 7 and Sept. 14, Keeneland Sales will sponsor Central Bank Thursday Night Live at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion in Tandy Park in downtown Lexington. The free event from 5-8 p.m. features live music, art, food and beverages.
Keeneland sales are free and open to the public, who can participate in two ways to learn more about sales operations:
- Book a Behind-the-Scenes Sale Tour. These Official Keeneland Tours are available Sept. 16, 18, 20 and 22 from 9-10:30 a.m. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for these guided, in-depth tours.
- Take an Abbreviated Walk Up Tour, available daily Sept. 8-10 from 1-4 p.m.; Sept. 11-21 from 1-5 p.m.; and Sept. 22-23 from 1-4 p.m. Visit the podium at the front of the Sales Pavilion to take part.
