September Time

Speaking of revamping sales, which we have been (see WST p8) in the context of Arqana’s new Av.2 Deauville sale a week ago Tuesday, this year we see another new, revised format for the Keeneland September Sale. Last year, you’ll recall, there was a one-dayBook 1 with just 132 yearlings catalogued, of which just 75 (57% of those catalogued) sold, followed by a three-day Book 2. This year, Book 1 is Week 1: four sessions, Monday-Thursday, with Friday off as usual, 875 catalogued total (219 a session), with sessions beginning at noon. It’s a good move, because it’s a realistic one.