The 2026 Keeneland September Yearling Sale has set a historic, record-breaking pace through its opening week and Book 2 sessions.
Key Highlights & Market Totals
- Record-Breaking Seven-Figure Sales: A record 65 yearlings have sold for $1 million or more through the first four sessions, shattering the previous all-time auction record of 56 set in 2025.
- Gross & Average Trends: Over 633 yearlings have traded hands for $318,115,000 during opening week, up 3.41% over last year. The overall average jumped 9.6% to $502,551, while the median rose to $360,000.
- Sale Topper: The overall leader remains an Into Mischief colt out of Glennwood Farm, purchased for $3.7 million by M V Magnier and Peter Brant’s White Birch Farm.
Top Sire & Buyer Standouts
- Leading Sire: Gun Runner has dominated the bloodstock market, generating $37.79 million across 42 offspring sold at an average of $899,762. His top results include an opening-day session topper ($2.8M) and a half-brother to Colonel Liam ($2.3M).
- Top Consignor: Taylor Made Sales Agency tops the consignor standings, with 92 horses sold for a combined total of $46.54 million.
- Leading Buyers: The syndicate partnership of St Elias, West Point, Lane's End Racing, and Belladonna leads all buying groups, securing 16 yearlings for $13.92 million.
