Known as “The World’s Yearling Sale” Keeneland kicks off in the sale’s ring on Monday, September 14th. With 6 books and 12 sessions this sale offers 4,642 of the country’s most diverse yearlings. Please refer to the schedule below when horses go to the ring.
Book 1, session 1, September 14, 1:00PM, Hips 1-181; Supplemental Hips 182-184
Book 1, session 2, September 15, 1:00PM, Hips 190-373; Supplemental Hips 374-377
Book 2, session 3, September 16, 11:00AM, Hips 381-757
Book 2, session 4, September 17, 11:00AM, Hips 758-1136
Friday, September 18 – Dark Day
Book 3, session 5, September 19, 10:00AM, Hips 1137-1552
Book 3, session 6, September 20, 10:00AM, Hips 1553-1975
Book 4, session 7, September 21, 10:00AM, Hips 1976-2392
Book 4, session 8, September 22, 10:00AM, Hips 2393-2815
Book 5A, session 9, September 23, 10:00AM, Hips 2816-3242
Book 5A, session 10, September 24, 10:00AM, Hips 3243-3673
Book 5B, session 11, September 25, 10:00AM, Hips 3674-4169
Book 5B, session 12, September 26, 10:00AM, Hips 4170-4650
See the file below for all Virginia-bred and Virginia-certified horses listed in the sale.
Fasig-Tipton’s yearlings continues at Saratoga Springs, New York in the sales paddocks the third week of August. Hips 301-400 will go to the ring on August 16th starting at 7:00pm. The sale will continue on August 17th at Noon until its completion with hips 401-618.
See the file below for all Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale. There are not any Virginia Bred horses entered in this sale.
The grand opening of the yearling sales season will take place in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Starting at 10:00am, 238 horses will make their way to the sales ring by the end of the day.
See the file below for all Virginia-bred listed in the sale.
There are currently no Virginia-Certified horses in the sale.
Due to the predicted heat index for Wednesday September 2nd, the Warrenton Horse Show management has been able to accommodate moving the Futurity up to an estimated 10:30 AM start…We request everyone arrive by 10:00 AM to insure a prompt start.
Join us at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 2nd. Show off your, registered, Virginia-Bred, Virginia-Sired, or Virginia-Certified yearlings! The address to the grounds is 60 E Shirley Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186
Virginia-Certified Applicants
Horses in the Virginia-certified program must have completed their 6-month residency prior to September 1st, have completed the VTA registration, and be registered with the Jockey Club.
Please mail or email all entries, current coggins, and W-9’s to Kiersten Wall. Once received you will be sent a confirmation email. If you do not have confirmation of your entries being received by August 26th please call or email Kiersten Wall at Kiersten.Wall@easterassociates.com, 434.326.9843.
Brian Graves to Judge the Twenty-Fifth Virginia Yearling Futurity
We are honored to welcome Brian Graves, General Manager of the historic Gainesway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, as the official judge for our 2026 Yearling Futurity.
One of the most widely respected horsemen in the Thoroughbred industry, Brian’s career is a masterclass in building success from the ground up. He began his journey at Gainesway over two decades ago working as a groom. Driven by a powerful work ethic, a sharp eye for a horse, and an uncompromising commitment to integrity, he steadily rose through the ranks. He served as Yearling Manager and later as the Director of Public Sales, where he transformed Gainesway’s sales division into a perennial powerhouse at major public auctions. In 2019, Brian was named General Manager of the 1,500-acre historic property, where he now oversees the farm’s elite stallion roster—headlined by the legendary three-time North American champion sire Tapit—as well as its extensive breeding, boarding, and racing operations.
While Brian operates at the highest corporate echelons of the international Thoroughbred market today, his foundational roots are deeply embedded in the Virginia horse community. Brian is the son of the late, legendary horseman Bill Graves, a proud Virginia native who grew up show jumping and foxhunting in the state before becoming a dominant force in the Thoroughbred pinhooking and sales industry. Carrying on the legacy of his father’s lifelong connection to the state, Brian brings a deep appreciation for the quality, grit, and tradition of Virginia-bred and raised horses.
With an unmatched eye for conformation and a lifetime spent evaluating elite young thoroughbreds, Brian brings a wealth of expertise to the center ring for this year’s Futurity.
The OBS two-year-old’s in Training Spring Sale is June 16-18 beginning 10:30 AM each day. The under tack show takes place June 9-13 starting at 7:30 AM in Ocala, Florida.
The under tack show is as follows: June 9 hips 1-196; June 10 hips 197-302 & supp 303-327, 351-416; June 11 hips 417-612; June 12 hips 613-652 & supp 653-671, 701-837; June 13 hips 838-1002 & supp 1003-1027 & HORA 1051-1056.
The sales dates are as follows: Tuesday, June 16th hips 1-302 & Supplements 303-327 will go to the sales ring. Wednesday, June 17th hips 351-652 & Supplements 653-671 will sell at the ring. Lastly, Thursday, June 18th are hips 701-1002 & Supplements 1003-1027 and HORA 1051-1053 with Supplements 1054-1056.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
The under tack show takes place May 12-14 starting at 8:00am in Timonium, MD.
The sale schedule is as follows. Monday, May 18th hips 1-300 will go to the ring. Tuesday, May 19th hips 301-593 will conclude the sale. Each day will begin at 11am in the sales ring.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
The OBS two-year-old’s in Training Spring Sale is April 14-17 beginning 10:30am each day. The under tack show takes place April 6-11 starting at 8:00am in Ocala, Florida. The sales dates are as follows: Tuesday, April 14th hips 1-306 will go to the sales ring. Wednesday, April 15th hips 307-610 will sell at the ring. Thursday, April 16th are hips 611-916. Lastly, Friday, April 17th hips 917-1220 will conclude the sale at the ring.
The under tack show is as follows: April 6th hips 1-203; April 7th hips 204-406; April 8th hips 407-610; April 9th hips 611-813; April 10th hips 814-1016; April 11th hips 1017-1220.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
The OBS two-year-old’s in Training sale is March 10-12. The under tack show takes place March 4-7 starting at 8:00am in Ocala, Florida. Tuesday, March 10th hips 1-272 will go to the sales ring. Wednesday, March 11th hips 273-544 will sell at the ring. Lastly, Thursday, March 12th hips 545-815 will conclude the sale at the ring.
The under tack show is as follows: March 4 hips 1-204 8:00am; March 5 hips 205-408 8:00am; March 6 hips 409-612 8:00am; March 7 hips 613-816 8:00am.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
