Lexington, KY, October 5, 2025
News Summary
The Lexington Selected Yearling Sale wrapped up, showcasing significant transactions, including Elixir, who fetched the highest price of $180,000. Though overall average prices have declined from the previous year, the sale still grossed approximately $60.89 million, with 890 yearlings sold. Notable mentions include Kissme Ifyoucan and Route Fifty, selling for $160,000 and $150,000 respectively. Despite challenges, the market shows optimism with active high-value buyers, particularly for the popular stallion Downbytheseaside.
Lexington, KY – The fifth and final session of the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale concluded on October 3, 2025, with significant sales, including a pacing colt named Elixir, who topped the event at a remarkable $180,000. This sale marks a noteworthy event despite an overall decline in average prices compared to last year.
Elixir, a son of Downbytheseaside and out of multiple Grand Circuit winner Yankee Moonshine, was purchased by Summit Bloodstock, representing Jeff Berger, from the Hunterton Sales Agency consignment. Alongside Elixir, the final session also saw six horses sold for at least $100,000, showing that high-value buyers remain active within the market.
Overall Sale Statistics
The five-day sale grossed approximately $60.89 million, averaging $68,417 per yearling across all sessions. In total, 890 yearlings were sold during the event, reflecting a 7.3% decrease in average price from 2024. The last session alone featured 124 yearlings that sold for a total of $4 million, with an average price of $32,290. Comparatively, the same session in the previous year saw 140 horses sold for over $4.67 million.
Notable Sales
The second-highest sale on the final day went to the trotting filly Kissme Ifyoucan, which sold for $160,000. This In Range filly, out of I Gotta Feelin, is eligible for competitions in both Ohio and Kentucky. Another high-value pacing colt, Route Fifty, was sold for $150,000 and shares the same eligibility as Kissme Ifyoucan.
Market Trends
The overall numbers from this year’s sale suggest a downturn compared to last year’s record-setting performance, where total gross and average price records were achieved. The median price this year stood at $40,000, with 189 horses sold for $100,000 or more. The leading consignor was Hunterton Farm, which sold 121 yearlings totaling $12,052,000.
Despite the decline in the middle market segment, there is positive sentiment about the future of sales in the harness racing industry. The stallion Downbytheseaside, notably popular in the final session, sold 34 yearlings for a total of $3,165,000. New consignors like Armitage Farm found early success, with one colt fetching $750,000 during the first session.
Sales manager David Reid emphasized that not every year can set records and suggested evaluating the market moving forward as conditions fluctuate.
The 2025 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale closed with an air of cautious optimism, signaling shifting market dynamics while maintaining an overall strong demand from high-end buyers.
FAQ
Key Features of the 2025 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Sale Price | $180,000 for pacing colt Elixir |
| Total Gross | $60.89 million |
| Total Yearlings Sold | 890 |
| Average Price | $68,417 |
| Median Price | $40,000 |
| Leading Consignor | Hunterton Farm – 121 yearlings totaling $12,052,000 |
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Additional Resources
- Harness Racing Update: Lexington Sale Concludes
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- Google Search: Harness Racing
- Wikipedia: Harness Racing
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