The Keeneland September Yearling Sale boasts one of the most diverse catalogs in the world, not only in terms of perceived quality, but by place of origin.
This year's record-setting renewal saw yearlings from 21 U.S. states and Canadian provinces change hands through the ring or by private sale
Following is a list of the most expensive 2022 Keeneland September offerings for each state or province with at least one horse sold, listed in alphabetical order by birthplace, with a short analysis of each horse's pedigree.
Alberta
Hip 1777 – B. c., Speightstown x Delcapem, by Uncle Mo
Sold to X-Men Racing for $220,000
Consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, agent
Bred by Daniel Investments Holdings Inc.
The first foal out of Delcapem, from the family of Grade 1 winners Well Chosen and Leofric.
Arkansas
Hip 2250 – Ch. f., Good Magic x Hi Beautiful, by Snow Ridge
Sold to Lucan Bloodstock for $95,000
Consigned by Lane's End, agent
Bred by Bill McDowell
Out of a stakes-placed runner whose produce includes the stakes-placed Malibu High (by Malibu Moon).
British Columbia
Hip 1990 – Ch. f., Vino Rosso x Revealing Moment, by After Market
Sold to Barry Berkelhammer, agent, for $100,000
Consigned by Runnymede Farm, agent
Bred by Bryan Anderson and Carol Anderson
Revealing Moment is a full-sister to Grade 1 winner Belle Gallantey. The filly's fourth dam is the champion Meadow Star, which puts her in the family of champion Arrogate.
California
Hip 388 – Dk. b. or br. f., Bernardini x Pragmatic Princess, by Ghostzapper
Sold to New Horizons Bloodstock for $30,000
Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
Bred by Warlock Stables, Myrick, Dougan, English, and Perry and Denise Martin
The first foal out of the unraced Pragmatic Princess, who is herself a half-sister to two black type producers.
Florida (tie)
Hip 123 – Dk. b. or br. c., Omaha Beach x Achalaya, by Bellamy Road
Sold to White Birch Farm for $775,000
Consigned by Gainesway, agent
Bred by Loren Nichols
From the first crop of Spendthrift Farm's Omaha Beach, this colt is a half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Casa Creed (by Jimmy Creed) and Grade 3 winner Chess's Dream (by Jess's Dream). All three foals to race out of Achalaya are winners.
Hip 370 – B. c., Into Mischief x Osare, by Medaglia d'Oro
Sold to Repole Stable/Robert & Lawana Low for $775,000
Consigned by Denali Stud, agent for Bridlewood Farm
Bred by Bridlewood Farm
The first foal out of a stakes-winning half-sister to Arrogate. The colt's fourth dam is champion Meadow Star.
Illinois
Hip 3824 – Gr. or ro. c., Tapwrit x Lady Shackleford, by Shackleford
Sold to Peter Scott Reiman for $6,000
Consigned by Pope McLean (Crestwood Farm), agent
Bred by Cut 10 Racing
The second foal out of the winning mare Lady Shackleford, who is herself a half-sister to classic-placed Everfast. Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Wilko is in the extended family.
Indiana
Hip 1701 – B. c., Maximus Mischief x Andapinkcarnation, by Uncle Mo
Sold to Corinne & Bill Heiligbrodt for $175,000
Consigned by Wynnstay Sales, agent
Bred by Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM
From the debut crop of Maximus Mischief, this is the first foal out of the placed Uncle Mo mare, who is herself a half-sister to two black type earners and one black type producer. Grade 2 winner Azul Leon can be found further down the page.
Iowa
Hip 1739 – Bites the Wind, B. c., Mendelssohn x Bridgette Bordeaux, by Medaglia d'Oro
Sold to Dennis O'Neill for $110,000
Consigned by Grovendale Sales, agent
Bred by Asiel Stable
Out of a stakes-placed mare whose produce includes the stakes-placed Elusive d'Oro (by Medaglia d'Oro). Each of this colt's first four dams are stakes producers.
Kentucky
Hip 97 – B. c., Quality Road x True Feelings, by Latent Heat
Sold to Talla Racing, Woodford Racing, West Point LEB, agt, for $2.5 million
Property of Stonehaven Steadings
Bred by Stonehaven Steadings
The overall sale topper, out of a Grade 3-placed mare whose three foals to race are all winners, including stakes winner Feeling Mischief (by Into Mischief) and Grade 3-placed Royal Act (by American Pharoah). Champions Wait a While and Lookin at Lucky can be found in the female family.
Louisiana
Hip 1279 – B. c., Audible x You Laughin, by Sharp Humor
Sold to Heiligbrodt, Green, Castille for $175,000
Consigned by Eaton Sales, agent for Coteau Grove Farms
Bred by Coteau Grove Farms
This colt from the first crop of Audible is a half-brother to G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner Zenden. The unplaced dam You Laughin is a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Sweet Reason and Grade 3 winner Don't Forget Gil, among others.
Maryland
Hip 679 – New King, B. c., Into Mischief x Hollywood Royal, by Distorted Humor
Sold to Donato Lanni, agent for SF/Starlight/Madaket for $700,000
Consigned by Scott Mallory, agent for Determined Stud
Bred by 2500 Determined Stud
The third foal out of the winning dam, who is herself a half-sister to Grade 2-placed stakes winner Laurie's Rocket, stakes winner Greeley's Rocket, and the dam of Grade 3-placed stakes winner Necker Island. The page also features Grade 1 winner Adieu.
Minnesota
Hip 3282 – Dk. b. or br. f., by Dialed In x Thigh High Boots, by Storm Boot
Sold to Jim Thares for $50,000
Consigned by Ballysax Bloodstock, agent
Bred by Richard Bremer & Cheryl Sprick
All eight of the runners out of Thigh High Boots are winners, including Midwest stakes winners Bet Your Boots (by Birdstone), Shipmate (by Midshipman), and Bet Your Life (by Giacomo), along with two additional stakes-placed runners.
New Jersey
Hip 3287 – Gr. or ro. c., The Factor x Tipsy at Midnight, by Midnight Lute
Sold to Linehan Bloodstock for $14,000
Consigned by Trackside Farm (Tom Evans), agent
Bred by New Dawn Stable
A half-brother to Grade 2-placed Midnight Crome (by California Chrome), out of a winning half-sister to Grade 3 winner Itty Bitty Pretty and stakes winner Greeley's Conquest.
New York
Hip 140 – B. c., Into Mischief x Artemis Agrotera, by Roman Ruler
Sold to White Birch Farm for $450,000
Consigned by Sequel New York, agent for Chester and Mary Broman
Bred by Chester Broman & Mary R. Broman
Grade 1 winner Artemis Agrotera is the dam of three winners from as many runners, including stakes winner Chesterfield (by Tapit), who topped the 2019 OBS March sale at $2 million. Grade 1 winner and sire Stephen Got Even is in the extended family.
Ohio
Hip 1212 – B. c., Vino Rosso x Storm Raven, by Bodemeister
Sold to Winchell Thoroughbreds for $375,000
Consigned by Baccari Bloodstock, agent
Bred by Smokin C
The second foal out of winner Storm Raven, and from the debut crop of Vino Rosso. His third dam is multiple Grade 1 winner Dream Supreme, putting him in the family of Grade 1 winner Majestic Warrior.
Oklahoma
Hip 2691 – Gr. or ro. f., Frosted x Kiawah Cat, by Lemon Drop Kid
Sold to James W. Rogers for $57,000
Consigned by Four Star Sales, agent
Bred by Center Hills Farm
Out of a Grade 3-placed mare who has thrown a black type producer. This filly's third dam is the multiple Grade 1 winner Nastique, and her second dam is Grade 3 winner Thunder Kitten, whose 10 winners include five black type earners.
Ontario
Hip 1917 – Ch. f., Ghostzapper x Mexican Hat, by Street Cry
Sold to Solis/Litt for $450,000
Consigned by Anderson Farms, agent
Bred by Narola, LLC and Anderson Farms Ont. Inc.
The second foal out of a placed half-sister to Grade 1 winner Secret Spice. The extended family includes two-time Canadian Broodmare of the Year Loving Vindication, whose runners include Canadian Horse of the Year Wonder Gadot and Grade 1 winner Hard Not To Love.
Pennsylvania
Hip 1881 – Ch. c., Vino Rosso x Lady Pomeroy, by Pomeroy
Sold to Zap/Murphy for CA Racing Partners & Ciaglia for $75,000
Consigned by Nicky Drion Thoroughbreds, agent
Bred by Whysper Wynd Farm
Out of a winning mare, and from the first crop of Vino Rosso, this colt hails from the family of Grade 1 winner Curalina and graded-placed runners including Whatdreamsrmadeof, Ladyecho, and Dream Spinner.
Texas
Hip 826 – B. c., Not This Time x Song of Melody, by Flat Out
Sold to Repole Stables & St. Elias Stables for $320,000
Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent
Bred by Jeff Kerber
The second foal out of seven-time winner Song of Melody. Third dam Words of War is the pivot point to runners including European champion Rainbow View, Grade 1 winner No Matter What, and Grade 2 winner E Dubai.
Virginia
Hip 2031 – Dk. b. or br. f., Audible x Summertime Green, by Empire Maker
Sold to Maverick Racing & Siena Farm for $160,000
Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Ann Mudge Backer (Smitten Farm)
Bred by Ann Mudge Backer & Smitten Farm
From the first crop of Audible, this is a half-sister to Virginia stakes winner Tryon Summer (by Discreetly Mine). Grade 3 winner Exclusive Enough can be found further down the page.
West Virginia
Hip 1449 – Dk. b. or br. c., Tonalist x Holiday Shopping, by Harlan's Holiday
Sold to Breeze Easy for $130,000
Consigned by Machmer Hall Sales, agent
Bred by Schiano Racing Inc.
All four foals to race out of the unplaced Holiday Shopping are winners. Grade 1 winner Miss Shop is on this colt's page, along with Grade 2 winners Trappe Shot and Imprimis.
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