At the 2025 Keeneland Championship Sale held at Del Mar, Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa made headlines by purchasing a share in the leading sire Not This Time for $3 million, the highest price of the evening. This unique purchase includes all income from Not This Time’s 2025 breeding season. Hill ‘n’ Dale also acquired a 20% ownership interest in reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna for $1 million, further expanding their involvement in elite Thoroughbred racing and breeding. Other notable sales included $1 million shares in WinStar Farm’s Life Is Good and a 25% interest in Bentornato, the favorite for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
The Keeneland Championship Sale, designed to offer buyers access to top-tier racing prospects and breeding opportunities, continues to grow in prestige and success. Keeneland President Shannon Arvin praised the event’s atmosphere and buyer turnout, emphasizing its role in building momentum for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Keeneland, a historic and influential Thoroughbred auction house and racing venue, remains committed to supporting the industry through its not-for-profit mission, reinvesting earnings into purses, research, education, and community initiatives in Central Kentucky.
