Fall is a busy time for the horse industry, made even more active this year due to coronavirus impacts. A major sales event just concluded with all eyes focused on an upcoming weekend of racing.
Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale wrapped up the end of last week. The 12 day auction included the sale of 15 yearlings for $1 million or more. That was led by a $2 million colt by leading sire Tapit. Keeneland sold 2,346 yearlings for $238.4 million.
Last fall saw 2,850 horses selling for $359.7 million. Extensive COVID-19 protocols were in place the last couple of weeks during the sale.
Keeneland’s 17 day fall meet gets underway this Friday with relatively few spectators. And this Saturday much attention will also focus on Baltimore for the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes.?
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