Keeneland announced Sept. 25 that a stallion share in grade 1 winner and North American record holder Cogburn will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Paddock at Del Mar, site of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2.
Cogburn, a 5-year-old son of Not This Time , has won all three of his races this year: the Jaipur Stakes (G1T) at Saratoga Race Course in North American record time of :59.80 for 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; the Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes (G2T) at Kentucky Downs; and the Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs.
Cogburn is targeting a start in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 2. He will be retired at the end of the year to WinStar Farm in Versailles, Ky., for the 2025 breeding season.
The share being offered in the Championship Sale is an original share in the horse and does not need to clear the syndicate. The new shareholder will be entitled to 1/40th of all the stallion income and associated expenses starting with the 2025 breeding season.
The share in Cogburn will be consigned to the sale by ELiTE, agent. Any questions or inquiries about the syndicate agreement should be directed to Bradley Weisbord at (516) 297-5021.
“We are super excited to be standing the fastest horse in the world,” WinStar Farm President/CEO and Racing Manager Elliott Walden said. “We have had a lot of interest for shares, and not many will be available, so we thought it best to give everyone a shot at it through Keeneland’s unique sale at the Breeders’ Cup.”
“Keeneland thanks Clark Brewster, Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt, WinStar Farm and Lindy Farm for the opportunity to offer this share in Cogburn, one of the most talented horses racing today,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “This Championship Sale offering is made even more exciting because it is the only share in Cogburn available for trade prior to his retirement.”
Keeneland Championship Sale
Horses may be entered in the Keeneland Championship Sale at any time prior to the auction by contacting the Keeneland sales team, who will provide concierge entry services. The catalog for the Keeneland Championship Sale will feature:
- Horses entered in the Breeders’ Cup or Breeders’ Cup undercard races; may include full sale or fractional ownership interest.
- Bloodstock closely related to contenders in the World Championships.
- Stallion shares or breeding rights in hot sires.
Given the sale’s proximity to the Breeders’ Cup races, all cataloged horses will be offered remotely but will be available for inspection by appointment with the seller in their respective locations. Video of each hip also will be available to prospective buyers.
Participation in the Keeneland Championship Sale is by invitation; buyers and sellers will be contacted individually by Keeneland sales representatives. Interested parties also are encouraged to visit championship.keeneland.com for more information.
Interested bidders must register and be approved for credit in advance and meet such additional requirements as Keeneland may request. Qualified bidders may bid in person at the sale, online via the Keeneland Sales Portal at Keeneland.com/sales or by phone with a Keeneland representative.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
