Keeneland’s yearlings sale kicks off in the sale’s ring on Monday, September 9th. With 6 books and 12 sessions this sale offers 4,424 of the country’s most diverse yearlings. Please refer to the schedule below when horses go to the ring.

• Book 1, session 1, September 9, 1:00pm, Hips 1-181
• Book 1, session 2, September 10, 1:00pm, Hips 191-372
• Book 2, session 3, September 11, 11:00am, Hips 381-760
• Book 2, session 4, September 12, 11:00am, Hips 761-1132
• Friday, September 13 – Dark Day
• Book 3, session 5, September 14, 10:00am, Hips 1133-1550
• Book 3, session 6, September 15, 10:00am, Hips 1551-1970
• Book 4, session 7, September 16, 10:00am, Hips 1971-2390
• Book 4, session 8, September 17, 10:00am, Hips 2391-2809
• Book 5, session 9, September 18, 10:00am, Hips 2810-3222
• Book 5, session 10, September 19, 10:00am, Hips 3223-3635
• Book 6, session 11, September 20, 10:00am, Hips 3636-4035
• Book 6, session 12, September 21, 11:00am, Hips 4036-4424

See the file below for all Virginia-bred and Virginia-certified horses listed in the sale.

Concluding the sale, Virginia-Certified horses sold for an average of $133,500 and Virginia-Bred horses sold for an average of $96,500.

Come Celebrate Virginia Racing

Churchill Downs Inc. and the Virginia Equine Alliance invite VTA members, owners and trainers to the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack on Saturday, September 7. Join us on the 4th floor for the grand closer of the 2024 season. Only those with reservations will have access to Suites 6 and 7 and a lunch buffet served in the ballroom. Reservations are restricted to 4 spots per party and space is limited. We will maintain a waiting list once capacity is reached.

Email Kiersten Wall at kiersten.wall@easterassociates with questions or to be added to the waiting list. Reservation deadline is September 1st or when event reaches capacity.

Make your reservation now as space is limited! $50 per person includes 4th floor access, food and drinks. PLUS you have all day suite access to view the races.