Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale conducted its seventh of 12 sessions Monday with increases in all categories, led by nearly $33 million in through-the-ring sales.
At $825,000, the day’s highest-priced horse was a son of Yaupon purchased by Donato Lanni, agent for FRC/Starlight/Madaket. The lone purchase made the group the day’s leading buyer.
On Monday, Keeneland sold 285 yearlings through the ring for $32,941,500, an increase of 9.41% from the seventh session last year when 279 horses brought $30,107,000.
The average of $115,584 rose 7.11% from $107,910 in 2025, while the median jumped 20% from $75,000 to $90,000.
Cumulatively, gross through-the-ring sales are $462,980,500 for 1,435 yearlings to mark a 3.41% increase from the same period last year when 1,495 horses sold for $447,729,000. The average of $322,634 is 7.73% above $299,484 in 2025, and the median of $225,000 is 12.50% higher than $200,000.
The number of yearlings sold this year for $1 million or more is 70 compared to 56 in 2025.
Consigned by Runnymede Farm, agent, Monday’s session-topping colt is out of stakes winner and Grade 1-placed Beautician, by Dehere. He is from the family of Grade 2 winners Red Ruby, Crupi and Lady At Peace along with Grade 3 winner Mo Tom.
The September Sale continues Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET and runs each day through Saturday for a total of 12 sessions. The auction is livestreamed at Keeneland.com.