Both Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton have pushed back the starts of their respective November breeding stock sales by one day to allow participants extra time to travel from the Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita to Kentucky. Fasig-Tipton's one-day November sale will now be held Tuesday, Nov. 5, while Keeneland's sale will begin Wednesday, Nov. 6 and run through Sunday, Nov. 17.
“In keeping with Keeneland's mission, we continually strive to do things that better the entire industry,” Keeneland President and CEO Bill Thomason said. “We listen to our customers and we respond; that's what Keeneland does. We adjusted the September Sale format based on feedback from horsemen and produced the fifth-highest gross in that sale's history. This change to the November Sale start date and our continued focus on quality guest experiences and hospitality are further evidence of how much we value our partnerships with owners, consignors and buyers, and respond to their needs.”
He continued, “We recognize the importance of being flexible With two marquee industry events within days of each other, this allows our customers to enjoy both the Breeders' Cup and the Keeneland November Sale to their fullest. We are excited to continue the energy and positive momentum from the September Sale and upcoming Fall Meet into Breeders' Cup and the November Sale.”
In a subsequent release, Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning said, “We have advocated for this schedule change for many years, and we are pleased that other industry participants have recognized the need for this change. Buyers will be able to enjoy the Breeders' Cup, and then have ample time to work through The November Sale at Fasig-Tipton, the world's premier breeding stock event.”
Immediately following the final session of the Keeneland November Sale on Sunday, Nov. 17, Keeneland will host a champagne reception followed by the seventh annual Sporting Art Auction in partnership with Cross Gate Gallery.
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