Horsemen worldwide are converging on Keeneland this week for the start of its 66th annual September Yearling Sale, scheduled for September 14-28.
A total of 5,189 yearlings are cataloged for the sale, including 2,662 colts, 2,524 fillies and three geldings. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. daily; no sale will be conducted Friday, September 18.
Recognized as the world’s premier yearling market, the September Sale has produced many classic winners and champions, such as 2007-2008 Horse of the Year Curlin and 2008 champions Zenyatta, Stardom Bound, Forever Together, Benny the Bull and Good Ba Ba.
Keeneland’s September Sale produces more North American graded stakes winners than all other United States sales companies combined. Additionally, buyers representing 48 different countries – unparalleled in the Thoroughbred auction industry – attend the Keeneland sales.