Keeneland will offer digital inspections for all Book 1 and Book 2 yearlings in the Keeneland September Sale. Footage will be captured at the farms during the yearling preparation period and will be available online for all remote buyers, including those whose travel will be prevented by COVID-19. Keeneland will also aid consignors and breeders with yearlings in Books 3-6, who would like to photograph or video their horses.
“Keeneland's award-winning Broadcast Services team will coordinate “digital inspections” for all Book 1 and Book 2 yearlings as an enhanced service to our breeders and consignors,” Keeneland's Vice President of Racing and Sales Bob Elliston said in a letter to the industry released by Keeneland Tuesday. “These professionally produced videos will also enable remote buyers to access quality video representations of yearlings on offer.
Footage will be captured at the farms during the yearling preparation period, as we work closely with every seller to deliver a consistent and quality presentation for your yearlings. These assets will be accessible online for prospective buyers, particularly those whose attendance at the sale may be compromised by limitations due to COVID-19.
Additionally, Keeneland Broadcast Services will provide support to consignors and owners of yearlings in Books 3-6 who wish to record videos or capture photos of yearlings independently. Keeneland will contact you as we confirm yearling placement in sales catalogs.”
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