Record Catalogue For Keeneland September
Wednesday, 30 July 2008:  | | Demi O'Byrne |
The catalogue eclipses the 5553 yearlings listed last year.
Of the total cataloged, 2827 are colts, 2727 are fillies and one is a gelding.
"Keeneland September sale graduates dominate racing, from the classics to the regional markets; making this sale the one place to find a 'Saturday' horse," Keeneland director of sales Geoffrey Russell said in a statement.
No sale will be conducted on September 12.
The Keeneland September sale counts among its recent graduates reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, and champions Rags to Riches, War Pass, Wait a While, Midnight Lute, English Channel and Maryfield; Good Ba Ba and Arravale.
The 2007 September sale realised a gross of more than $US385 million, the second-highest grossing September sale in Keeneland history.
An industry record 3799 yearlings were sold, including 32 for $US1 million or more with Demi O'Byrne paying $3.7 million for a colt by Unbridled's Song out of Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Status to top th sale.
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