At the end of the third session, 227 horses had changed hands for gross receipts of $91,997,500, including private sales. That number was up slightly from last year's gross on the corresponding session, when 246 horses brought $89,897,000.
An Up to the Mark colt who is a half brother to 2025 Two Thousand Guineas (G1) winner Ruling Court was on target during the third day of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Sept. 16, purchased for $1.65 million by Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing USA.
Farfellow Farms struck a major home run during the Book 2 opening session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Sept. 16 when its homebred filly by Gun Runner commanded $1.55 million from Mayberry Farm, bidding on behalf of C R K Stables.
After the Finish Line is hosting the horse racing industry's largest fundraiser of saddle towels donated by 32 racetracks and trainers across the United States to benefit off-track Thoroughbreds. The fundraiser begins Sept. 18.
Breeders Fred Hertrich III and John Fielding strike gold Sept. 16 during the third day of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, selling a Nyquist colt for $2.25 million out of a Bernardini mare Hertrich purchased seven years ago for $40,000.
A bill that includes an industry-backed provision to restore horseplayers' ability to claim 100% of their losses against any winnings in tax filings took a step forward Sept. 16.
Searching for his breakthrough moment at the graded level, War Court meets Maycocks Bay and three other foes in the CA$175,000 Durham Cup Stakes (G3), a 1 1/16-mile main-track test Sept. 19 at Woodbine.
As much as the racing end of the Sept. 18 opening day at the new Belmont Park will be focused on Forever Young in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (G1), the other eight races on the card should provide a welcoming treat for horsemen and fans.