On Sept. 11, the eve of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, the Consignor and Commercial Breeders Association hosted its “Deal or No Deal” open forum, comprising a panel of industry representatives to discuss their approaches and selling horses.

While it cannot be denied that all Thoroughbred sales imbue consignors and breeders with a palpable pre-auction anxiety, the father/daughter team of John and Tanya Gunther of Glennwood Farm feels an extra layer of pressure.

Once the purchase and sales contract is executed, Great Meadow Farm in the central Massachusetts town of Hardwick will be the site for the proposed racetrack and equine center that will include a retirement home for horses.

It wasn’t a particularly memorable start, but it turned out to be an unforgettable finish for Sister Seagull, who rallied to win the $250,000 Wonder Where Stakes, third leg of the Triple Tiara, Sept. 11 at Woodbine.

While it cannot be denied that all Thoroughbred sales imbue consignors and breeders with a palpable pre-auction anxiety, the father/daughter team of John and Tanya Gunther of Glennwood Farm feels an extra layer of pressure.

The Keeneland September Sale is acknowledged as the anchor for the global yearling market, the largest offering of stock midway through the calendar year.

Kyprios added another top-level triumph to his impressive record this season with victory in the Comer Group International Irish St. Leger (G1) under Ryan Moore. 

Roger Varian celebrated his second Cazoo St. Leger Stakes (G1) success when Eldar Eldarov stayed on best to beat Haskoy in Britain’s final Classic of the season.

The nine races Kentucky Downs postponed Sept. 11 because of inclement weather now will be run Sept. 13.

Tahiyra shot to the head of the market for next year’s One Thousand Guineas after producing a stunning turn of foot to land the Moyglare Stud Stakes (G1) Sept. 11 at the Curragh.