Keeneland today announced that a 25% fractional interest in the undefeated stakes-winning juvenile filly Kilwin, winner of the $1 million Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 8, will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Paddock at Del Mar, site of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on 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 John Deere Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf S. (G1) on Friday, Nov. 1. A Keeneland September Yearling Sale graduate, Kilwin is undefeated in two career starts, winning her debut at Ellis Park on July 27 before her victory in the Untapable S.

The fractional ownership interest in Kilwin will be consigned to the Championship Sale by Royal Oak Farm (Damian and Braxton Lynch), agent.

“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, who finished third in the 2024 Alabama S. (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 17. Kilwin’s half-brother One Timer won the Franklin-Simpson S. (G2) at Kentucky Downs in 2022 and has earnings of more than $900,000.

“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 at any time prior to 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 Championships. 
• 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 also will 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.

Interested bidders must register and be approved for credit in advance and meet such additional requirements as Keeneland may request. Qualified bidders may bid in person at the sale, online via the Keeneland Sales Portal at Keeneland.com/sales or by phone with a Keeneland representative. 

Capitalizing on the festive atmosphere surrounding the Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland Championship Sale participants will enjoy an exclusive party from the picturesque Del Mar Paddock. This event, which is part of the Breeders’ Cup Official Event Calendar, will celebrate what promises to be a memorable evening.