Keeneland September Sale Classic Race Winners
Discover how Keeneland September Sale graduates have dominated classic American horse races, including the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
The million-dollar gavel
Anatomy of a superstar colt
The high-stakes dance floor
From bluegrass to global glory
sonia Kentucky Bluegrass Yearlings
Raised on Kentucky bluegrass, now we're off to run the world!
sonia Bid on Thoroughbred yearlings to discover how the world's biggest horse auctions work.
sonia Buyers spend millions at Keeneland with one ultimate goal: winning the historic Kentucky Derby.
Derby dreams: Over 100 graduates of the Keeneland September Sale have gone on to win classic American races, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes.
sonia A powerhouse partnership led by St. Elias Stable topped the buyers list, spending $16.2 million.
A type of grass with bluish-green stems, or a fertile region in Kentucky where it grows. This iconic Kentucky region hosted the historic Keeneland horse auction concluding on September 26, 2026.
Buyers from how many different countries participated in the 2026 Keeneland September Sale?
In which year will the yearlings sold at the September 2026 sale be eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby?
Which partnership emerged as the top buyer of the 2026 sale, investing $16.2 million?
Which global championship event will Keeneland host for the fourth time shortly after this sale?