Keeneland November Surpasses $189 Million, Up More Than 30% Year-Over-Year
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November Continues Strong in Lexington, With Prices Holding Firm and Overall Figures Exceeding Expectations
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (Special to Turf Diario)—The momentum at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Saleshows no signs of slowing. Thursday’s fourth session once again exceeded expectations, generating more than $25 million in sales and pushing the cumulative total past $189 million, a figure nearly 32% higher than at this stage last year.
“Today’s session exceeded all forecasts and felt more like an extension of Book 2 than the start of Book 3,” said Tony Lacy, Keeneland’s Vice President of Sales. “The energy in the pavilion has been tremendous, with an incredible diversity of buyers eager to reinvest after a strong year. There’s a genuine sense of optimism and momentum that runs through every session—proof of the confidence buyers have in this market.”
The day’s average price climbed 26.2% year over year to $94,135, while the median rose 25% to $75,000. A total of 270 horses went through the ring, compared to 244 last year.
Through the first four sessions, 866 horses have sold for $189,542,500, with an average of $218,871 (up 21.8% from 2024) and a median of $150,000 (up 30.4%).
International participation remained strong, with active competition from buyers across multiple continents, alongside major U.S. breeders looking to strengthen their broodmare bands after a highly successful racing season.
Two horses topped the day’s trade at $375,000 each:
Unchained Elaine (American Pharoah), a 3-year-old stakes winner at Gulfstream Park and daughter of G2-placed Razorback Lady (Overdriven), was purchased by CF Farms. She was offered by Grovendale Sales, the day’s leading consignor with $2,277,000 in receipts from 19 horses sold.
A weanling filly by Yaupon, a half-sister to recent G2 winner Ole Crazy Bone (Ghostzapper), was sold to Contada Stable for the same price. Out of Southern Gem (Smart Strike), a stakes-placed winner, she was consigned by Moreau Bloodstock International.
Among other notable transactions, Trinitas Place paid $360,000 for Calle Amada (Street Sense), in foal to Tiz the Law.
Three lots brought $310,000 apiece: a weanling colt by Mage (first crop) purchased by Cherry Knoll Farm; another by Yaupon with European appeal sold through Pick View; and Encourageachother (Street Sense), in foal to Muth, acquired by East Bloodstock.
Faris Breeding emerged as the day’s leading buyer, investing $955,000 across five purchases.
With its strong averages, robust demand, and global participation, Keeneland once again confirmed its position as the world’s epicenter of Thoroughbred commerce. Confidence in both the American bloodstock market and the broader industry remains high, setting the stage for one of the most successful November Sales in recent memory.
