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Lexington yearling sale format signals tighter market selectivity

Lexington yearling sale format signals tighter market selectivity

The Lexington sale has been reduced from 890 yearlings over five sessions to a smaller four-day format, influenced by marketplace feedback and the Breeders Crown calendar. Tattersalls Book 1 commentary reinforces heightened attention to female-line quality, proven Group 1 depth, commercial durability, mating flexibility and future stud prospects.

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Updated Oct 4, 2026
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