A total of 2,547 horses has been cataloged for Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale.
The seven-day auction will be held January 7 through 13.
The catalog, which features 1,201 broodmares, 862 yearlings, 482 horses of racing age and two stallions, will be online at www.keeneland.com beginning December 4.
Print catalogs will be available the week of December 17.
“The January Sale has developed a very international clientele with strong
support from regional horsemen and as well as emerging market buyers,” Keeneland Director of Sales
Geoffrey Russell said.
This year, Keeneland will offer broodmares in foal to such leading stallions as A.P. Indy, Afleet Alex, Distorted Humor, Elusive Quality, Empire Maker, Forestry,
Fusaichi Pegasus, Giant’s Causeway, Malibu Moon, Mineshaft, Mr. Greeley,
Posse, Smart Strike, Speightstown, Storm Cat, Street Cry (Ire), Successful
Appeal, Tale of the Cat, Unbridled’s Song and Vindication, among others.
In 2006, the January Sale realized a record gross of $72,868,200, and was
highlighted by the sale of Grade 1 winners Point Ashley and Downthedustyroad (Storm and a Half) for
$1.8 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
This year’s stakes-winning alumni of the January Sale include Blue Grass S. (G1) winner Dominican
(El Corredor), Super Derby (G2) winner Going Ballistic (Lite the Fuse), Modesty H. (G3) winner Bridge Game
(Giant’s Causeway), Matchmaker S. (G3) winner Roshani (Fantastic Light) and
Noble Damsel H. (G3) winner Dance Away
Capote (Capote).