THE BIGGEST
SPOTLIGHT
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Keeneland Fall 2026
This Fall ...
KEENELAND IS THE CENTER OF THE THOROUGHBRED WORLD.
From the September Yearling Sale through the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and into the Keeneland November sales, Keeneland becomes the gathering place for the sport’s leading horses, most influential participants and defining moments. The opportunity will be here. The competition will be here. The world will be here. Your chance to participate in racing’s premier marketplace begins now…
Be here for every moment.
Keeneland
CHAMPIONSHIP SALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
ENTRY DEADLINE OCT. 8
An invitation to play at the highest level.
KEENELAND CHAMPIONSHIP SALE
The
STAGE FOR THE SPORT’S
Biggest Moments
The Keeneland Championship Sale unfolds amidst the pageantry of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, attracting an unparalleled gathering of owners, breeders and racing’s most influential participants from around the globe. This boutique, high-end auction combines Keeneland’s world-class sales expertise with a truly unique atmosphere, showcasing elite offerings before the sport’s most discerning audience – all gathered in one place. It is a marketplace built for the exceptional and a stage reserved for the truly rare.
KEENELAND CHAMPIONSHIP SALE
BUILT FOR RACING’S BIGGEST
Opportunities
Two Years of Exceptional Results In only two years, the Keeneland Championship Sale has emerged as one of the sport’s most unique and anticipated sales events. Defined by the caliber of offerings it presents, the sale showcases a carefully curated selection of elite racing and breeding opportunities that rarely come to market.
In 2025: $7.675 MILLION GROSS SALES $1.096 MILLION AVERAGE $3 MILLION
$550,000
Share in leading sire Not This Time
Share in Breeders’ Cup Classic contender Mindframe
$1 MILLION
$425,000
25% interest in Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Bentornato
25% share in G3-winning and G1-placed 3-year-old Bracket Buster
$1 MILLION 20% interest in Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna
$1 MILLION
Share in Life Is Good
$700,000
25% interest in Breeders’ Cup Sprint contender Mullikin
Keeneland has done a great job with the hospitality and the setup—it’s got a great feel. I think it’s a sale that will build upon its success every year and could be the boutique sale of the year. JOHN SIKURA on the Championship Sale
In 2024: $4.325 MILLION GROSS SALES $865,000 AVERAGE $2.5 MILLION Share in Horse of the Year Flightline
$850,000
Breeders’ Cup contender Pandora’s Gift (IRE)
$475,000
Share in Breeders’ Cup contender Cogburn
$375,000
Stakes winner & G1-placed Reincarnate
$125,000
25% Interest in Breeders’ Cup Turf contender Gold Phoenix (IRE)
Agave Racing's Mark Martinez, who started the Saturday card by winning the Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) with Soul of an Angel, paid $125,000 for a quarter share of Gold Phoenix at the Keeneland Championship Sale the previous Wednesday. Fourth in the Turf was worth $250,000, so, if my calculator is telling the truth, Martinez is already halfway out with his Agave Racing's investment in the consistent gelding. BLOODHORSE
CASE STUDY
25% Fractional Interest in
BENTORNATO
$1 Million
PURCHASED DURING BREEDERS’ CUP WEEK & REWARDED ON RACING’S BIGGEST STAGE JUST DAYS LATER. 1
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OCTOBER 29 Michael Iavarone purchases a 25% fractional interest in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) favorite Bentornato for $1 million at the Keeneland Championship Sale.
NOVEMBER 1 Just three days later, Bentornato wins the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1), placing Iavarone in the winner’s circle of the world championships.
MARCH 28 Bentornato travels to Dubai and finishes second in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1), adding international experience to his growing resumé with another Breeders’ Cup campaign on the horizon.
This is an event and to be able to buy a horse on Wednesday and run in the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday, what more could you ask for? MICHAEL IAVARONE
Keeneland
NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
ENTRY DEADLINE AUGUST 3
The world’s buyers will be steps away.
KEENELAND NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
The
Standard
THAT DEFINES NOVEMBER
The Keeneland November Sale stands as the world’s leading marketplace for breeding stock, where record-setting results, international participation and an unrivaled sales environment converge. Taking place immediately after the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland, the sale capitalizes on the presence of the industry's most influential breeders, owners, bloodstock agents and decision-makers already assembled in Lexington. With the world's deepest selection of breeding stock and a global buying bench second to none, Keeneland November remains the benchmark by which all breeding stock sales are measured.
KEENELAND NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
The
Highest-Grossing NOVEMBER SALE SINCE 2007
Performance That Commands Attention
The Keeneland November Sale continues to build momentum, fueled by record-breaking results, a growing international buying bench and an industry-defining sales experience that stands as the leading global breeding stock marketplace.
In 2025: $245.9 MILLION Gross Sales
RECORD Average
RECORD Median
$3.7 MILLION Sale Topper Lush Lips (GB)
We’ve just had great success here. Shopping at Keeneland there is such a variety: dirt, turf, international, American … and at all different levels that you could possibly want. There are a lot of options. MANDY POPE
CASE STUDY
LUSH LIPS
(GB)
$3.7 Million
A GRADE 1 WINNER AT THE PEAK OF HER CAREER ATTRACTED ALL THE ATTENTION IN THE KEENELAND SALES RING. 1
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OCTOBER 11 Lush Lips (GB) wins Keeneland’s Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) presented by Dixiana
NOVEMBER 4 Lush Lips (GB) tops the Keeneland November Sale at $3.7 million, purchased by Dixiana
NOVEMBER 28 Lush Lips (GB) wins the Mrs. Revere S. (G2) for her new connections
All the stars aligned and I think, you know, full credit to the team at Keeneland. Every major buyer in the world looked at her. You know, there were plenty of major buyers were lined up, didn't even get to bid because she brought so much money… The auction team here is the best there is. PHILLIP SHELTON
KEENELAND NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
BOOK 1 HAS THE
Market’s Attention Book 1 Momentum Continues to Build
Strong performance in the ring, rising international demand and an increasingly energized sales environment continue to elevate the Book 1 experience, resulting in a destination and experience that commands attention.
In 2025: 17 Horses Sold for $1 MILLION+ 8 Horses Sold for $2 MILLION+ $422,500 Median
$596,205 Average
You have all eyes from all over the world here. TOM RYAN
CASE STUDY
SUPER SIMPLE
$2.3 Million
A BREAKTHROUGH BREEDERS’ CUP UPDATE CREATED THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CAPITALIZE.
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OCTOBER 31 Daughter Super Corredora wins the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1)
NOVEMBER 2 Dam Super Simple is supplemented to the Keeneland November Sale
NOVEMBER 4 Super Simple sells for $2.3 million to Summer Wind Equine
He (John Sykes) made the decision a couple of days ago that he would like to put her in this sale because of the immediate update. It's been a thrilling–but somewhat nerve wracking few days. LINCOLN COLLINS
CASE STUDY
VAHVA
$3.1 Million
A KEENELAND GRADED STAKES WINNER RETURNED TO THE PLACE THAT HELPED DEFINE HER CAREER. 1
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2023 Vahva wins the Lexus Raven Run (G2) at Keeneland
2024 Vahva earns her first Grade 1 victory and establishes herself among the elite female sprinters
2025 Vahva sells for $3.1 million at Keeneland November to Killora/Linton, agent for Boyd Racing
Keeneland is the world's marketplace for horses. There is nowhere else in the world but Keeneland to maximize your dollar when you sell. DAVID INGORDO
KEENELAND NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
The
Defining WEANLING MARKET Where the Industry’s Elite Weanlings Sell For 15 of the last 16 years, the highest-priced weanlings in North America have sold at Keeneland—reinforcing Keeneland November as the industry’s highest-performing marketplace for weanlings.
Top 3 Weanling Prices in North America in 2025
$2.2 MILLION
c. Gun Runner – Nickname
$1.25 MILLION f. Curlin – Galloping Ami
$950,000
c. Into Mischief – Eres Tu
In 2025: RECORD
Weanling Average
58 Weanlings Sold for $300,000+ $2.2 MILLION
North America's Highest-Priced Weanling in a Decade
“The weanling market is very vibrant. It always is and especially for the top offerings. You’ve seen that if you lead up a weanling that has the physical, that has the sire power, has the pedigree, there’s going to be plenty of people there to push to try to buy them. CONRAD BANDOROFF
KEENELAND NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
The
World’s Buyers
COME FOR KEENELAND A Buying Bench that Sets Keeneland Apart From Kentucky’s leading breeding operations to buyers throughout Europe, Japan, Australia, South America and beyond, Keeneland November draws a truly international audience. Its unmatched depth and diversity of buyers create opportunities for sellers at every level.
"There was a unique buyer on every single one of our horses which ranged from domestic farms to international farms. We have mares that are literally going across the world...To me, that speaks very strongly to the depth of buyers that want American-bred horses but also the people that come to Keeneland to secure those mares. JON GREEN
COOLMORE
HUGO MERRY BLOODSTOCK
STEVE YOUNG
RAGING TORRENT SYNDICATE
WHISPER HILL FARM
WESLEY WARD
KEENELAND NOVEMBER BREEDING STOCK SALE
SHIMOKOBE FARM
NORTH HILLS LTD.
TWIN OAKS BLOODSTOCK
NARVICK INTERNATIONAL
CHIYODA STUD
GLEN HILL FARM
“I've seen the biggest buyer pool, the largest diversity of buyers at the top end. Keeneland has a tremendous diversity of buyers.” CRAIG BERNICK
MT. BRILLIANT FARM
SUMMER WIND FARM
BOBBY FLAY
BRIDLEWOOD FARM
STONESTREET
HEIDER FAMILY STABLES
DONATO LANNI
DIXIANA FARM
K I FARM
Keeneland
NOVEMBER HORSES OF RACING AGE SALE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
ENTRY DEADLINE PRINT CATALOG OCTOBER 1
The ring changes everything.
KEENELAND NOVEMBER HORSES OF RACING AGE SALE
Where
Live Competition
CREATES OPPORTUNITY
The Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale blends the transparency, energy and momentum of a live auction environment with the world-class sales experience that defines Keeneland. With buyers able to evaluate horses firsthand and engage directly with sellers, the result is a marketplace built on confidence, competition and discovery. Held at an ideal point on the racing calendar, the sale provides immediate opportunity to transition proven performers into winter racing and beyond.
KEENELAND NOVEMBER HORSES OF RACING AGE SALE
The
Racehorse Market
MAJOR PLAYERS CHOOSE Trusted by Buyers & Proven by Results Strong participation from the industry’s leading buyers and sellers continues to affirm the importance of the Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale.
In 2025: $10.455 MILLION Gross Sales
Up 21% Over Prior Year
$96,806 Average
Up 18% Over Prior Year
$1.3 MILLION Sale Topper
Bishops Bay—The highest price in the sale’s history
You can’t beat the atmosphere of a live sale, and that will generally align with a very high clearance rate. It’s safer and more fun to shop at and attend live sales. This was a win-win for everyone. It’s what we are all about—pleasing both buyers and sellers. BRAD WEISBORD
CASE STUDY
BISHOPS BAY
$1.3 Million THE RIGHT HORSE DELIVERED IMMEDIATE RESULTS FOR NEW CONNECTIONS.
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NOVEMBER 2 Wins the Forty Niner S. (G3)
NOVEMBER 12 Sells for a sale-record $1.3 million at the Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale to Pedro Lanz, agent for KAS Stables
DECEMBER 6 Wins the Cigar Mile H. (G2) for his new connections
FEBRUARY 14 Finishes fourth in the Saudi Cup (G1), earning back his purchase price in a single race
That’s what usually happens when we have the Middle East fighting for the same horse. He was, for me, the best horse— two turns, long-distance horse. We had to be ready. PEDRO LANZ
The
World Watches as
FUTURES ARE FOUND. HISTORY IS WRITTEN. CHAMPIONS ARE CROWNED. AND LEGACIES ARE CEMENTED. For a remarkable stretch this fall, Keeneland serves as the stage where the industry’s biggest moments unfold and the future is bought, sold and celebrated.
September Yearling Sale | Begins Sept. 14 The Keeneland Fall Meet | Oct. 2-24 Championship Sale at the Breeders’ Cup | Oct. 28 Breeders’ Cup World Championships | Oct. 30-31 November Breeding Stock Sale | Begins Nov. 3 November Horses of Racing Age Sale | Nov. 11
Be here for every moment.
Keeneland Fall 2026