Ignacio Correas IV and Ezequiel Valle have been appointed Keeneland's South American sales representatives, as the company looks to further strengthen its global outreach and engagement with buyers and sellers across the region, according to a Thursday press release.
Correas retired from training in 2025 and brings decades of experience and relationships across both North and South America. Valle, based in Argentina, adds extensive relationships across breeding, racing and farm management, currently serving as a leader at Haras Firmamento.
“Keeneland has long taken a global approach to recruitment, building relationships across various regions to deliver the most diverse buying bench in the industry,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “South America remains an important part of that effort, and Ignacio and Ezequiel bring the experience, perspective and connections to strengthen how we engage with our clients across the region.”
Correas, who called Keeneland home for more than a decade, said, “It's an honor to be part of the Keeneland team. I look forward to supporting our current and future South American clients.”
In addition to his leadership role at Haras Firmamento, Valle also oversees a broad racing operation with horses in training across multiple countries and serves on the board of the International Thoroughbred Breeders Federation (ITBF), representing Argentina and South America.
“I'm proud to represent Keeneland and look forward to building even stronger connections with clients across South America,” Valle said. “Having attended Keeneland sales as a buyer, I understand what our clients value and how we can best support their participation. Working alongside Ignacio is a tremendous advantage, given his deep knowledge of Keeneland and the industry.”
Correas and Valle join Keeneland's international representatives Ed Prosser (Europe), Kate Hunter (Japan), and Barry Bowditch (Australia).
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