September 2026

September Yearling Sale

Begins Monday, Sept. 14

Entries Open April 1. Entry deadline for The World’s Yearling Sale is May 1.

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The

Highest Grossing

Thoroughbred Auction in History

The world comes together at Keeneland each September – and the results speak for themselves. The 2025 September Sale became the highest-grossing Thoroughbred auction in history, driven by an unmatched global buying bench and strength at every level of the market.

Keeneland September is the marketplace – where demand is proven and opportunity meets scale. With buyers from around the world and a depth of participation unlike anywhere else, Keeneland delivers the platform your yearling deserves.

Entries open April 1.

$531.7

Million Gross Sales

Surpassing the previous year’s record in Session 6

56

Seven-figure yearlings purchased by 34 unique buyers

Topping the previous record of 40

266

Yearlings sold for $500,000+

Representing 60 Consignors

$175,807

New Record Average

Set a record average for the fifth year in a row

$80,000

New Record Median

increased 14.29% from 2024

$3.3m

• Sale Topper •

Gun Runner–Thoughtfully
Consigned by Hill ‘N’ Dale at Xalapa Hill
Purchased by MV Magnier, White Bird & Winchell Thoroughbreds

238

Yearlings sold for $500,000+

Representing

110

Buyers

58

Consignors

Week 1 Stats

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$320m

in Gross Sales

80

Unique Buyers spent $1m+

$458,479

Average Sale

$350,000

Median Sale

22.1%

RNA Rate

Book 1 Stats

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$150m+

in Gross Sales

48

Unique Buyers spent $1m+

65

Yearlings sold for $500,000+

$675,180

single-session record average

$550,000

single-session record median

15.7%

RNA Rate

The depth and the strength of the horses here ... the quality is extraordinary. The atmosphere here is electric. Keeneland has done a great job recruiting horses. They've done a fantastic job with the selection of Book 1 physicals, which were very strong. Book 2 was very strong as well. They’ve made a great effort to take care of the clients; to take care of their buyers and their customers. You can sit at a table and enjoy yourself. It’s a whole different feeling now from even 10 years ago. Keeneland is moving with the times and its entertainment. People come here to have a good time and the electricity of the auction is incredible. If you can’t find them here, you can’t find them anywhere.
Mike Ryan

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John Doe

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The World's
Buying Bench

The September Sale delivers unmatched depth of buying power, drawing the world’s most active players to Keeneland. With a truly global buying bench on site, competition is created at every level – driving strong results across all sessions, from the first horse to the final offering.

34 Unique Buyers

Purchased 56 Seven-Figure Yearlings

18 different buying entities spent $5 million+

vs. 14 in 2024

120 different buying entities spent $1 million+

vs. 96 in 2024

Future Racing Success Starts Here

Racing success starts with a moment—a decision in the sales ring that shapes the future. Keeneland September has long been the trusted source for top racing talent, with a history of producing winners at the highest levels of the sport. Year after year, buyers return to Keeneland September, knowing that one bid, one selection, one moment here can lead to victory on racing’s biggest stages. 44 Grade 1 winners in 2025 sold at Keeneland September, including:e

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