Demand for quality horses continued to be strong into the third session of Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale on Wednesday as the auction transitioned into the Book 2 catalog.
Vibrant trade during Tuesday’s second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale fueled increases in gross and average price, which were boosted by the sale of 15 horses for $1 million or more.
Keeneland’s 80th September Yearling Sale began Monday with robust trade that produced healthy results and the sale of eight horses for $1 million or more headlined by an Into Mischief filly sold for $2.3 million to Shadwell Racing and an Uncle Mo colt for $2 million, purchased by Donato Lanni, agent for Zedan Racing.
Desire for premium Thoroughbred racing prospects from the world’s leading horsemen continued to fuel heady trade during Tuesday’s second session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, which realized strong gains and the sale of 13 seven-figure horses led by a colt by Constitution for $1.8 million.