A stallion share in North American record holder and GISW Cogburn (Not This Time) will be sold at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale, to be held the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Del Mar, site of the 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships on Nov. 1-2, according to a Wednesday release by Keeneland.
The 5-year-old, who has amassed nearly $2.4 million in earnings over 15 starts, has won all three of his 2024 races: the GI Jaipur Stakes at Saratoga in North American record time of :59.80 for 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; the GII Ainsworth Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs; and the GII Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Steve Asmussen, Cogburn is targeting the GI Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Nov. 2 at Del Mar. Afterwards, he will be retired to WinStar Farm in Versailles, Kentucky for the 2025 breeding season.
Consigned by EliTE, the share being offered in the Championship Sale is an original one in the horse and does not need to clear the syndicate. The new shareholder will be entitled to 1/40th of all the stallion income and associated expenses starting with the 2025 breeding season.
“We are super excited to be standing the fastest horse in the world,” WinStar Farm President/CEO & Racing Manager Elliott Walden said. “We have had a lot of interest for shares, and not many will be available, so we thought it best to give everyone a shot at it through Keeneland's unique sale at the Breeders' Cup.”
“Keeneland thanks Clark Brewster, Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt, WinStar Farm and Lindy Farm for the opportunity to offer this share in Cogburn, one of the most talented horses racing today,” Keeneland Vice President of Sales Tony Lacy said. “This Championship Sale offering is made even more exciting because it is the only share in Cogburn available for trade prior to his retirement.”
The release also said that any questions or inquiries about the syndicate agreement should be directed to Bradley Weisbord at (516) 297-5021. Click here to learn more about the Championship Sale.
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