Uncategorized Get an Inside Look at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale August 13, 2026 The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is the largest public auction of Thoroughbreds in the entire world. Over 4,600 horses have been catalogued for the 2026 edition of this prestigious sale. The sale begins on Monday, September 14th with Book 1, which features the most impressive group of yearlings. The sale continues through September 26th, with twelve total auction sessions. Two unique experiences will be on offer throughout the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, allowing guests to get an inside look at this fascinating event, from the barns to the back ring, all the way to the excitement of the auction ring. These experiences are best for guests who are interested in learning more about the business side of the Thoroughbred industry, and for those who want to see firsthand how a world-leading public auction operates. Keeneland Behind-the-Scenes Sales Experience Immerse yourself in the world of Thoroughbred sales, led by the experts at Keeneland. This experience offers a chance to learn about the history of Keeneland, hear stories about famed horses who have passed through the auction ring, and the opportunity to visit the sales pavillion and auction ring where some of racing’s greatest horses have been sold. This experience is offered at 9 a.m. on September 13, 18, 21 and 25. Click here to reserve your spot! Behind-the-Scenes at Keeneland September with Taylor Made Sales See firsthand how a horse is prepped for success at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale with Taylor Made Sales. This tour gives an inside look at how horses are shown for buyers, what buyers are looking for in a horse, and how yearlings are topped off before heading to the auction ring. From there, the group will follow the horse to the auction ring, experiencing the excitement of a live auction. This experience is offered at 3 p.m. on September 13 – 21. Click here to reserve your spot! The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is the highest grossing Thoroughbred auction in history. Each year, thousands of the best Thoroughbred yearlings are brought through the ring at Keeneland in Lexington. The sale brings together top prospects from across the country, horses with rich pedigrees and quality conformation, that helps to set the market for the global Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. Horse Country touring partners are represented in a variety of ways – as the farms that prep yearlings for the sale, consignors that offer the horses at the sale itself, and as breeders, stallion owners and nurseries that raised these horses from birth. The Keeneland September Yearling Sale is both the culmination of hard work and preparation, and the start of an exciting future for a wide range of horses.
