Kilwin Brings a Sweet $3 Million at Keeneland November
Kilwin, winner of the Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, sold for $3 million to Rick Howard at the end of Book 1 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Nov. 4.
Book 1 Sets the Tone at Keeneland November
Buyers of Lush Lips, Vahva, and Kilwin share their thoughts, while Shannon Arvin and Tony Lacy reflect on a strong Book 1 at the Keeneland November Sale.
Lush Lips Tops Day 1 of Keeneland November Sale
A total of 129 horses changed hands during the first session for gross receipts of $74,299,000, including post-ring sales, a 13% increase from last year's $65,555,000 from 152 head sold. The average price was $575,961, with a median of $400,000.
Sovereignty Still Reigns Supreme in Final NTRA Poll
Despite missing the Breeders' Cup with a fever, the results from the weekend could not dethrone Sovereignty from his top position in the final week of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll.
Half Yours Impresses With Melbourne Cup Triumph
In an incredible achievement from horse, jockey, and trainers, the rise of Half Yours hit a meteoric peak Nov. 4 when he became only the 13th horse in history to complete the Caulfield Cup (G1)/Melbourne Cup (G1) double.
After Cancellations, Aqueduct Adds Nov. 12 Card
After the cancellation of racing Oct. 30-31, Aqueduct Racetrack will add a Nov. 12 card and additional races to other cards throughout November.
Sierra Leone Tops New Coolmore Additions With $75K Fee
With their final starts in the Breeders' Cup in the rearview mirror, champions Sierra Leone, Fierceness, and Citizen Bull have safely arrived at their new home of Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., ahead of the 2026 breeding season.
Mandy Pope Goes to $2 Million for Justique at Keeneland
Mandy Pope went to $2 million for multiple stakes winner Justique, highest price at the halfway point of the opening session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale Nov. 4 in Lexington.
Finely Bred Into Mischief Colt Graduates at the Big A
Maiden Watch: Week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2
Lush Lips, QEII Cup Winner, Nets $3.7M at Keeneland
Lush Lips, the winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (G1T), drew vigorous bidding Nov. 4 in Book 1 of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale that ended with the hammer dropping for $3.7 million.