Keeneland announced that a 25% fractional interest in the undefeated stakes-winning juvenile filly Kilwin, winner of the $998,550 Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs Sept. 8, will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held the evening of Oct. 30 in the paddock at Del Mar, site of the Breeders' Cup Nov. 1-2.
Held during Breeders' Cup Championship week, the Keeneland Championship Sale offers an unprecedented opportunity to experience the excitement of horse ownership while participating in one of the world's most spectacular racing events.
Kilwin, owned by BBN Racing and trained by Rusty Arnold, is scheduled to make her next start in the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) Nov. 1. A $225,000 purchase at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Kilwin is undefeated in two career starts, winning her debut at Ellis Park July 27 before her victory in the Untapable.
The fractional ownership interest in Kilwin will be consigned to the Championship Sale by Royal Oak Farm (Damian and Braxton Lynch), agent. Braxton Lynch is a founding partner in BBN Racing and its racing manager.
"For us at BBN Racing, it's been very rewarding these past few years to bring new people into racing and to have fun and share the ride together," BBN Racing co-founder Brian Klatsky said. "The memories and friendships we created around (grade 1 winner) Concrete Rose were very special. We feel it's a similar situation with Kilwin. We hope to share this journey with someone who wants to experience racing at the highest level.
"Our plan is to race Kilwin with our new partner throughout her career and when we retire her for breeding, we will sell her at Keeneland as a broodmare prospect," Klatsky said.
By Twirling Candy , Kilwin is from an active family and is the third stakes winner produced by her dam, Spanish Star, by Blame . Her 3-year-old half sister is stakes winner Just Basking (Arrogate), who finished third in the Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 17. Kilwin's half brother One Timer (Trappe Shot), won the 2022 Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G2T) at Kentucky Downs and has earnings of $996,035.
"Keeneland is excited to offer Kilwin at the Championship Sale, and we thank BBN Racing for their support," Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin said. "Keeneland and BBN Racing share a common goal to provide unique opportunities for prospective buyers to experience the fun of horse ownership and especially the thrill of participating in the Breeders' Cup with a world-class contender."
"The Championship Sale is an example of the creative offerings Keeneland is excited to provide as we meet the emerging trends in our sport," Keeneland vice president of sales Tony Lacy said. "We take our relationship with our customers very seriously; our role is to create the best sales environment possible for buyers and sellers to enjoy success."
Keeneland Championship Sale
Horses may be entered in the Keeneland Championship Sale before 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 Championship, and 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 will also 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.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
