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Catalog Online For 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale

The online catalog is now available for the 2020 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, featuring 4,272 horses on offer over 12 sessions.

This year's auction will commence with the select Book 1 on Sunday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Sept. 14, offering 225 horses per day.

The September sale's traditional “Dark Day” will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15 between Books 1 and 2, and the sale will continue daily from Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Sept. 25.

Keeneland has enhanced its online catalog for buyers and sellers for the 2020 September Yearling Sale. Over the coming weeks, sellers will be submitting the following, which will be available for your review:

– Walking videos to provide virtual inspections for buyers no matter your location.
– Consignor comments featuring notes and key details on yearlings, as submitted by sellers.

Keeneland has also expanded its bidding options, delivering a world-class experience no matter your location. Keeneland's remote bidding options integrate directly with the live auction experience in real-time, just as if you were standing in the Sales Pavilion.

Online: Access and bid on the auction in real-time through our new online bidding service
By Phone: Expanded phone bidding will be available to buyers throughout the sale
On-Site: Additional bidding locations will be available to buyers on-site to allow for proper social distancing

To sign up for remote bidding, Keeneland encourage bidders to complete the following steps at least two weeks prior to the September Sale:

Register for an account in the Keeneland Sales Portal at portal.keeneland.com
Log in, once your account is set up
Request credit within the Keeneland Sales Portal for the upcoming September Sale
Ready to bid. Once your credit has been approved, you're set to participate. Log into the Keeneland Sales Portal during the sale to access your live online bidding dashboard or indicate that you'd like to bid by phone.

To view the online catalog, click here.

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Solfilia, Dam Of Yellow Ribbon Winner Bodhicitta, Added To Tattersalls Online August Sale

Two final entries have been catalogued to complete a total of 15 entries for this week's Tattersalls Online August Sale.

Solfilia, an 11-year-old mare by Teofilo in foal to Showcasing will be offered by Salcey Forest Stud. She is the dam of two winners including Bodhicitta (Showcasing) who ran out the winner of the Grade 2 Yellow Ribbon Stakes at Del Mar on Sunday for trainer Richard Baltas. Bodhicitta herself is the winner of four races and placed six times, including second in the G1 Gamely Stakes at Santa Anita in May this year.

Byford will be offered by Ivan Furtado's Averham Park Stables. The three-year-old son of Toronado ran with significant promise on his debut at Wolverhampton on July 3 when placed second to Al Sale over a mile and a sixteenth. He showed the benefit of that initial outing when winning his maiden in impressive fashion over the same trip at Pornichet in France last Friday. Timeform rated 85p, he is also qualified for French Owners' Premiums.

Bidding will open on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at midday (BST) and conclude at midday (BST) on Friday, Aug. 14.

The TattersallsOnline.com platform features photos and videos of each horse, details of where the horses can be inspected, as well as links to veterinary information including x-rays and endoscopes.

Prospective purchasers are required to register or logon and join the sale ahead of the commencement of bidding, subject to approval by the Tattersalls accounts team.

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Fasig-Tipton Consolidates Saratoga Fall, Midlantic December Mixed Sales For 2020

Due to the current travel restrictions put in place by the state of New York to combat the spread of COVID-19, Fasig-Tipton will not conduct the Saratoga Fall Sale as originally scheduled on Oct. 20 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Instead, for this year, Fasig-Tipton will combine the auction with its Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age sale, which will now be held over two days on Dec. 7 and 8.

Governor Andrew Cuomo's New York Travel Advisory requires any individuals that travel to New York – from any of the states currently listed – to complete a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the state. There are currently 35 states/territories listed under this travel advisory, including horse racing regions Kentucky, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, California, and Texas.

“The current travel advisory requirements make it virtually impossible for many buyers from out of state to attend an auction in Saratoga,” said Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning. “We do not know what the duration or scope of the New York Travel Advisory will be in October. Combining our Saratoga Fall and Midlantic December sales into a two-day auction in Maryland is the prudent and logical course of action at this point in time.”

The Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age sale will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 7-8, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md. Entries for the main catalog will close on Sept. 18. The entry deadline for the Horses of Racing Age Supplement is Nov. 13.

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Overseas Buyers Barred From Attending Tattersalls Ireland Derby, May Store Sales Due To COVID-19

As previously announced, Tattersalls Ireland, HRI, ITM and Goffs submitted protocols to NPHET (National Public Health Emergency Team) to allow overseas purchasers to attend the sales in Ireland. Because of the increased level of new cases, and a concern in relation to the spread of COVID-19, we have been informed that permission to use the protocols to bring in overseas purchasers has not been granted, therefore the current guidelines regarding travel to Ireland will apply for both the Derby Sale and May Store Sale.

Both the Derby Sale and May Store Sale will take place at Fairyhouse as planned and the Tattersalls Ireland team will be available to assist those buyers now unable to attend the sales in any way possible. We will maximize the number of videos available of the stores in the sales, and buyers will be able to participate through the new live internet bidding platform or through telephone bidding via the Tattersalls Ireland team.

Commenting on the update Tattersalls Ireland CEO Matt Mitchell said:

“Naturally we are disappointed that our joint submission to government has not been approved, but we fully respect the decision and will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that the Derby and May Store Sales run as smoothly as possible. While the sales will take place under strict protocols, we will be working tirelessly to assist purchasers in any way we can, in particular those who cannot be present due to the travel constraints. We regret not being able to welcome to Fairyhouse our overseas purchasers whose loyalty has being rewarded with purchases that consistently deliver on the track. While the circumstances are difficult, we believe they are not insurmountable and our new live internet bidding platform and telephone bidding facilities will be at the disposal of all those unable to attend the sales.”

Brian Kavanagh, HRI Chief Executive added:

“Like many other sectors, COVID-19 is having a serious impact on all aspects of our business and the international travel consequences are becoming ever more complicated. While some potential purchasers may not be able to attend in person, the current situation requires us to be as creative as possible and through Irish Thoroughbred Marketing, Horse Racing Ireland will assist Tattersalls Ireland and their international buyers in any way we can.”

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