As the Thoroughbred industry becomes increasingly global, Australian buyers are expanding their horizons in search of the world’s best breeding stock. For any Australian breeder, the Keeneland November Sale is a can’t-miss opportunity to obtain high-quality bloodstock that will excel in Australia.
As the premier auction of its kind, the Keeneland November Sale features an outstanding selection of highly-prized broodmares and broodmare prospects, exceptional weanlings and exciting horses of racing age. It’s now easier than ever to take part in the 10-day auction, held at the world’s largest and most prominent auction house, just two days after the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland.
While Keeneland is rolling out all the stops to keep on-site buyers safe this November, there are plenty of ways to participate remotely in 2020. Through the Keeneland Sales Portal online, buyers can watch live videos of the sales ring and bid on horses in real time. Buyers will also have the opportunity to bid on Keeneland November’s world-class bloodstock offerings by phone as well.
Keeneland’s November Sale presents a prime opportunity for Australian breeders.
“You look through the stakes results in Australia, and American mares have produced a lot of stakes winners,” said Emirates Park General Manager Bryan Carlson. “We have a great broodmare band in Australia, and to add to that we thought we’d try to get a couple of stakes-winning mares.”
“[American mares are] a great outcross,” said Arrowfield Bloodstock Manager John Freyer. “We’ve got a lot of Danehill blood. They complement our stallions because they’re built for speed and that’s what we like in our country. We like horses bred for precocity and speed. They produce the type of individuals that our market wants as well. They want horses with good bone, muscle, substance.”
The Thoroughbred world looks to Keeneland every November in search of the next generations of racing greatness. This year is no exception, with expanded bidding options and virtual support for all buyers, no matter where they may be.
The full Keeneland November Sale catalogue is now available online at november.keeneland.com. The sale begins on Monday, November 9, and continues through Wednesday, November 18.
