​This son of Not This Time sold for $2 million at the September Yearling Sale at Keenelandkeeneland As the largest Thoroughbred auction house in the world, Keeneland flexed its muscle during the first week of their annual Keeneland yearling sales. During the first four days, 633 horses went through the auction ring for a total purchase price of $318,115,000. As dreams of the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown race glory danced through the minds of many, wallets were opened and money flew like a winning race horse down the stretch. Of the horses sold, 65 brought $1 million or more, a new Keenland Sales record, with the highest price being a colt by Into Mischief that went for a whopping $3.7 million.Taylor Made Sales Continues To Be A Leader In Thoroughbred Racing Game The leading consignor during week one was the Taylor Made Sales Agency. Having been a part of the Keeneland Sales since 1978, the list of Thoroughbred champions touched by Taylor Made in one form or another is quite impressive. Since 1980, the operation spearheaded by four brothers (Duncan, Ben, Mark, and Frank) has been the leading consignor at the Yearling Sale a remarkable 26 times. A demonstration as to the Taylor Made reach throughout the game is the fact they have been the leading consignor at the January horses of racing age sale an incredible 23 times since the year 2000. As a multifaceted Thoroughbred racing entity, the folks at Taylor Made have played a part in fulfilling dreams by owning, breeding, boarding, and selling these marvelous equine athletes.This son of Nyquist was sold for $2 million during week one at the Keeneland Yearling SaleKeeneland “This is such an adrenaline-rush sport and that can come in many different ways”, says Frank Taylor, who first began helping show horses at the Keeneland Sale at age eight. “Whether you are buying, selling, watching training, or seeing them race, the excitement is just unbelievable. When you become involved with a horse it really changes your life. You forget about birthdays, anniversaries, and other commitments because your life revolves around your race horse.” Taylor Made Sales Agency was responsible for the sale of 92 yearlings during this first week which generated $46,545,000. The Yearling Sale will continue through September 26. As the Sale moves forward prices paid will drop as the first week of the event carries those yearlings that are considered to be more valuable and from better breeding. The strength of those early sales demonstrated there is a good market for these high potential horses. “I think we have a trifecta of reasons for this strong market”, says Frank Taylor. “First of all, we have a smaller foal crop so the supply is down, but the demand for quality bred horses is very high. Also, the race purses have gone up quite a bit so the opportunity for on-track earnings has greatly increased. Another important factor has been the big beautiful bill which is legislation that allows a lot of these