Join host Louie Rabaut for analysis and insights of the 2026 Keeneland September Yearling Sale! Hear from the consignors, breeders, buyers, and more as they navigate a contentious and profitable yearling market.
In this installment, we recap the excitement of Book 1, Day 1 and look ahead to Day 2 through discussions with:
Shannon Arvin, Keeneland CEO and president
Kerry Cauthen, Four Star Sales
John Gunther, Breeder of Triple Crown winner Justify
Saffie Joseph Jr., Trainer
Tony Lacy, Keeneland vice president of sales
Reiley McDonald, Eaton Sales
Eric Mitchell, BloodHorse bloodstock editor
John Phillips, Darby Dan Farm
Mike Pons, Country Life Farm
Jes Sikura - Hill 'n' Dale
Chapters:
0:00 Successful Start to the Sale
1:56 Shannon Arvin & Tony Lacy Interview
6:20 Hip 84 Tops the Sale
7:13 Kerry Cauthen Interview
8:21 Hill 'n' Dale Off to Successful Start
9:07 Jes Sikura Interview
14:01 John Phillips Interview
15:49 John Gunther Interview
18:50 Saffie Joseph Jr. Interview
21:17 BloodHorse's Eric Mitchell on Day 1
28:19 Looking Ahead to Book 2, Day 2
28:45 Reiley McDonald Interview
30:55 Mike Pons Interview34:39 ClosingBloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorseX: https://x.com/BloodHorseBloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.