Keeneland will welcome the world during the next several weeks when the industry's most prominent horsemen and horsewomen converge to shop a premium selection of Thoroughbred racing prospects being offered at the 81st annual September Yearling Sale, which opens Monday, Sept. 9. A total of 4,407 horses—including yearlings by top sires and many related to champions and successful racehorses of 2024—have been cataloged to the auction, which will cover 12 sessions through Saturday, Sept. 21.
The September Sale, the world's most important Thoroughbred auction, will showcase the finest members of North America's yearling crop. Spanning two vibrant weeks and six books, the September Sale caters to buyers at every level, offering yearlings that fit various price points in each session.
New this September, Keeneland has made enhancements to the Sales Pavilion, including upgraded Pavilion seating to expand viewing options for buyers. These improvements, along with the new Paddock Building currently under construction, were designed with Keeneland customers in mind to help enrich the overall experience during sales and racing.
"The critical mass of high-quality yearlings makes the September Sale a 'must-attend' event for horsemen worldwide," Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. "Our Keeneland team stands ready to welcome our guests from across the U.S. and all four corners of the globe these next few weeks, and we are excited to offer them the most memorable experience possible during their stay in Central Kentucky."
September Sale schedule
The format of the September Sale remains unchanged for the fourth consecutive year:
Week 1
Book 1 - Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 9-10. Sessions begin at 1 p.m.
Monday's catalog has 181 horses. Tuesday's catalog has 182 yearlings.
Book 2 - Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 11-12. Sessions begin at 11 a.m.
Wednesday's catalog has 380 horses, while 372 horses are cataloged Thursday.
Dark Day - Friday, Sept. 13. No sale will be conducted.
Week 2
Book 3 - Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 15-16. Sessions begin at 10 a.m.
A total of 838 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
Book 4 - Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 17-18. Sessions begin at 10 a.m.
A total of 839 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
Book 5 - Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 19-20. Sessions begin at 10 a.m.
A total of 826 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
Book 6 - Friday-Saturday, Sept. 21-22. Sessions begin at 10 a.m.
A total of 789 yearlings are cataloged over the two days.
The September Sale will be livestreamed at Keeneland.com and on the FanDuel TV+ OTT app. FanDuel TV will have live hits throughout Book 1.
As always, online and phone bidding will be available.
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