Keeneland sales ring

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale is the global marketplace for Thoroughbred yearlings and is the world’s most important Thoroughbred sale. The September Sale stands apart from all other auctions owing to several factors: a critical mass of quality yearlings at all levels of the market; the largest and most diverse buying bench in the world and the proven success of its sales graduates at the highest levels of racing worldwide. The 2018 edition begins on Monday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m.. and continues through Sunday, September 23, with a dark day on Friday, September 14.

2018 September Yearling Sale Breakdown by Day

Book 1 – Sessions begin at 1:00 p.m.
Monday, September 10 Hips 1-248 (248 head)
Tuesday, September 11 Hips 249-495 (247 head)
Wednesday, September 12 Hips 496-742 (247 head)
Thursday, September 13 Hips 743-989 (247 head)
Friday, September 14 Dark Day (no sale)
 
Book 2 – Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 15 Hips 990-1402 (413 head)
Sunday, September 16 Hips 1403-1815 (413 head)
 
Book 3 – Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, September 17 Hips 1816-2225 (410 head)
Tuesday, September 18 Hips 2226-2635 (410 head)
 
Book 4 – Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 19 Hips 2636-3033 (398 head)
Thursday, September 20 Hips 3034-3434 (401 head)
 
Book 5 – Session begins at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, September 21 Hips 3435-3834 (400 head)
 
Book 6 – Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 22 Hips 3835-4184 (350 head)
Sunday, September 23 Hips 4185-4538 (354 head)