The World's Most Prominent Yearling Sale
The Keeneland September Yearling Sale offers an opportunity unmatched within the Thoroughbred world, with international buyers coming to Keeneland to find the best selection of yearlings. All eyes are on Keeneland September—and the results speak for themselves. Showcase your yearlings among the excitement and electricity of the September Yearling Sale.
Entries close May 1 | Sale Begins September 9
2019 SEPTEMBER SALE FORMAT
Book 1
Monday to Wednesday
Dark Day
Thursday
Book 2
Friday to Saturday
Sale Continues through Saturday, September 21
Historic Success in 2018
Sellers were rewarded with record-breaking success at the 2018 September Sale. Fierce competition from a deep buying bench delivered outstanding results at all levels of the market.
The Highest Gross Sales
$394,975,800
SINCE 2005
Record Average
$129,335
IN 2018
85 Individual Buyers Spent
$1 million +
IN 2018
4th-Highest Gross Receipts in September Sale History
INCREASING NEARLY
$70,000,000
YEAR-OVER-YEAR
Strongest Results at Keeneland September
Keeneland September consistently delivers higher returns on yearlings by the top commercial sires.
SIRE
2018 SEPTEMBER AVERAGE
2018 AVERAGE
WAR FRONT
$782,500
2018 SEPTEMBER AVERAGE
$760,116
2018 AVERAGE
TAPIT
$611,200
2018 SEPTEMBER AVERAGE
$536,923
2018 AVERAGE
CURLIN
$452,485
2018 SEPTEMBER AVERAGE
$447,609
2018 AVERAGE
PIONEEROF THE NILE
$383,467
2018 SEPTEMBER AVERAGE
$353,952
2018 AVERAGE
UNCLE MO
$344,492
2018 SEPTEMBER AVERAGE
$320,928
2018 AVERAGE
Keeneland September Delivers More Seven-Figure Results
Of the 33 seven-figure yearlings sold in North America in 2018, 28 sold at Keeneland.
The Electric Atmosphere of Book 1
The world’s most prominent yearling sale begins with the premier Book 1 session, showcasing individuals from the top bloodlines around the globe. The presence of major principals in search of quality offerings delivers competition and excitement in the sales ring.
Book 1 at a Glance
$363,780
AVERAGE
260
INDIVIDUAL BUYERS
$300,000
MEDIAN
The Top 10 yearling prices in North America in 2018 came from Keeneland September Book 1.
$2,400,000
War Front – Streaming colt purchased by M.V. Magnier
$2,200,000
American Pharoah – Kindle colt purchased by Godolphin
$2,100,000
Medaglia d’Oro – Exotic Bloom colt purchased by Phoenix Thoroughbreds
$1,800,000
Curlin – Molly Morgan colt purchased by OXO Equine LLC
$1,750,000
War Front – Seeking Gabrielle filly purchased by Godolphin
$1,600,000
Medaglia d’Oro – Dayatthespa colt purchased by Godolphin
$1,400,000
Tapit – Miss Macy Sue filly purchased by Don Alberto Corporation
$1,400,000
Uncle Mo – Secret colt purchased by Mike Ryan, Agent
$1,400,000
American Pharoah – Bsharpsonata colt purchased by OXO Equine LLC
$1,350,000
Empire Maker – Seeinsbelieven colt purchased by Phoenix Thoroughbreds
41 of the top 50 commercial sires in 2018 sold their highest-priced yearling at auction at Keeneland September. Including American Pharoah, Curlin, Empire Maker, Medaglia d’Oro, Uncle Mo, Tapit, War Front and more...
An Unrivaled Opportunity
No other yearling sale can match the energy, excitement and experience of Keeneland September. The Sale offers a proven history of success in the ring and on the track, as well as an experience deserving of the world’s most prominent yearling sale. With the offerings, opportunity, atmosphere and amenities that only Keeneland can provide, the Keeneland September Sale is an event not to be missed for buyers and sellers alike.
Your best opportunity awaits at Keeneland September. Entries close May 1.
ENTER NOWRewarding Those Who Choose Keeneland September
Sellers of Keeneland September yearlings are rewarded beyond their results in the sales ring. The September Sale Bonus Program offers cash rewards to sellers when their graduates go on to win at the highest levels of racing.
WIN YOUR 1ST G1:
$10,000
AWARDED TO THE SELLER
WIN YOUR 1ST G2:
$7,500
AWARDED TO THE SELLER
WIN YOUR 1ST G3:
$5,000
AWARDED TO THE SELLER
The World Comes to Keeneland
Keeneland September is a can’t-miss event for the world’s top buyers, creating fierce competition that delivers results in the sales ring. In 2018 Keeneland hosted thousands of buyers, including Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and M.V. Magnier, among many other prominent figures.