Keeneland has announced that Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency will consign a lifetime breeding right to leading sire Nyquist at the second edition of the Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held in the Del Mar Paddock on Wednesday, Oct. 29, two days before the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.  

The lifetime breeding right entitles the purchaser to breed one mare per season to Nyquist, who stands at Darley in Lexington, for the duration of the stallion’s stud career.

“The Championship Sale was designed to showcase offerings that are truly one of a kind,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “To feature a breeding right to Nyquist underscores the sale’s position as a stage for rare collectors’ items. For buyers, this is an extraordinary opportunity to secure access to one of the best stallions in the sport.”

Nyquist, a champion at 2 and winner of the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1), is the sire of 33 stakes winners, including North American champions Immersive and Vequist and Canadian champion Gretzky the Great. This year, he is represented by Grade 1 winners Cavalieri, Velocity and Argos along with such other top performers as Nysos, Tenma, Randomized, Crimson Advocate and Gosger. Nyquist is the sire of such Breeders’ Cup hopefuls as Johannes (FanDuel Mile), Cavalieri (Distaff), Nysos (Dirt Mile) and Argos (Juvenile Turf).

At the recent Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Nyquist was represented by 37 yearlings who sold for a combined $14,645,000. 

About the Championship Sale

The Championship Sale spotlights elite offerings that invite buyers to compete at the pinnacle of the sport, from Breeders’ Cup contenders and accomplished stakes performers to rare opportunities in stallion shares. The evening begins with a 5 p.m. PT cocktail reception, followed by the live sale at 6:30 p.m. PT. 

Launched in 2024 when hosted at Del Mar, the Championship Sale is a one-of-a-kind sales event presented by Keeneland. The boutique sale unites the sport’s top horsemen, breeders and buyers in a setting designed to celebrate excellence at every level of Thoroughbred racing. 

For more information about the Keeneland Championship Sale, including how to nominate, click here.