The Highest-Grossing Thoroughbred Auction EVER π° At this yearβs record-smashing Keeneland September Yearling Sale, a total of 3,070 horses sold for $531,520,400 for an average of $173,134 (including post-sale transactions).
π° 56 yearlings sold for $1,000,000 or more, topping the previous record of 40 in 2005
π° 266 yearlings sold for $500,000 or more, versus 184 in 2024
π° 18 buyers spent $5 million or more, while 120 buyers spent $1 million or more
π° The sale was topped by a $3.3 million Gun Runner colt out of Thoughtfully. Purchased by M.V. Magnier, White Birch and Winchell Thoroughbreds; consigned by Hill βnβ Dale at Xalapa.
π° Taylor Made Sales was the top consignor: $68,515,000, while Repole Stable was the top buyer: $14,155,000
π° Gun Runner had 12 yearlings sell for seven-figures, including the top two prices, and led sires by average with 40 horses selling for an average of $877,125
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