Keeneland keeps its momentum rolling, with figures holding strong

After the weekend sessions, Keeneland’s November Sale continues to show substantial gains compared to the 2024 edition

The days go by, but business at Keeneland shows no signs of slowing down / KEENELAND

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)—The Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale continued Sunday with the opening of Book 4, where demand once again underscored the current strength of the market. Prices remained solid, and buyers were active across all sectors.

A weanling colt by Yaupon, offered by Serendipity Farm and purchased by Al Jawzaa General Trading for $290,000, topped the session—further proof of the enduring commercial appeal of the young American stallions.

A son of Uncle Mo, Yaupon dominated the day’s results, siring both the top-priced colt and another that sold to Big Bear Bloodstock for $250,000, keeping the session’s momentum strong. In all, 267 horses changed hands for a total of $10,937,500, marking a 13.43% increase over the comparable day in 2024, when 270 horses grossed $9,642,400. The average rose 14.7% from $35,703 to $40,964, while the median climbed 20%, from $25,000 to $30,000.

Cumulatively, Keeneland has now sold 1,392 horses for $225,808,500, up 30.53% from the same point last year. The average price has increased 24.25% (from $130,563 to $162,219) and the median is up 38.89% (from $72,000 to $100,000). Those are powerful numbers reaffirming the sustained enthusiasm of breeders and consignors in a U.S. market showing no signs of cooling.

Among Sunday’s notable transactions were several broodmares and breeding prospects. Ella Elizabeth, a Take Charge Indy mare and full sister to graded winner Take Charge Paula, sold in foal to Golden Pal for $220,000 to Hidden Brook, agent, which led all buyers with four purchases totaling $540,000, including She Caught My Eye(Violence), in foal to Domestic Product, for $170,000.

Also bringing $170,000 was Smoothly, a Nyquist mare in foal to Hard Spun, offered by Godolphin and purchased by BMFHR. Red Stable went to $155,000 for a weanling by Oscar Performance, a half-brother to stakes winner Bella Aurora (Carpe Diem).

Three horses sold for $140,000: Abeyance (American Pharoah), in foal to Frosted; a Yaupon weanling filly offered by Scott Mallory and bought by Buena Madera; and Fortuna Mia, a Vekoma filly with black-type form purchased by Machmer Hall.

Taylor Made Sales Agency led all consignors, selling 24 horses for $1,135,000, maintaining its customary prominence during Keeneland’s middle books.

With firm averages, a wide diversity of buyers, and a strong international presence, the sale continues to reflect the global vitality of the breeding market. Emerging sires such as Yaupon are consolidating their appeal, while traditional bloodlines continue to attract steady interest—further confirming Keeneland November’s status as a true barometer of the American and international breeding scene.