The Keeneland September Yearling Sale concluded Sept. 26, generating the highest gross revenue ever recorded at a Thoroughbred auction. A strong market saw 3,034 horses change hands for a record $558,313,400, including post-ring sales.
As the longest shot on the board, Cabo Spirit leads throughout to capture the City of Hope Mile Stakes (G2T) and earn an automatic berth to the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T). Sorrento Sky rallies to take the Eddie D Stakes (G2T).
Atitlan rallies strongest of all in the final quarter of the Sept. 26 John Henry Turf Championship Stakes (G2T) to post a clear 2 1/4-length victory at Santa Anita Park.
After crushing the field in the Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes (G2) in late May, Forged Steel returns Sept. 26 to Santa Anita Park and wins once again, this time in the Goodwood Stakes (G1).
Dragoon Guard rolls by 3 1/4 lengths in taking the Lukas Classic Stakes (G2) Sept. 26 at Churchill Downs and gives jockey Tyler Gaffalione his sixth winner on the day.
As the longest shot on the board, Cabo Spirit leads throughout to capture the City of Hope Mile Stakes (G2T) and earn an automatic berth to the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T).