Gun Runner Dominates As Day 1 of Keeneland September Off to Hot Start | BH In Session | E001

Join host Louie Rabaut analysis and insights of the 2026 Keeneland September Yearling Sale! Hear from the consignors, breeders, buyers, and more as they navigate a contentious and profitable yearling market.In this installment, we recap the excitement of Book 1, Day 1 and look ahead to Day 2 through discussions with:Shannon Arvin, Keeneland CEO and presidentKerry Cauthen, Four Star SalesJohn Gunther, Breeder of Triple Crown winner JustifySaffie Joseph Jr., TrainerTony Lacy, Keeneland vice president of salesReiley McDonald, Eaton SalesEric Mitchell, BloodHorse Bloodstock InterviewJohn Phillips, Darby Dan FarmMike Pons, Country Life FarmJes Sikura - Hill 'n' DaleChapters:0:00 Successful Start to the Sale1:56 Shannon Arvin & Tony Lacy Interview6:20 Hip 84 Tops the Sale7:13 Kerry Cauthen Interview8:21 Hill 'n' Dale Off to Successful Start9:07 Jes Sikura Interview14:01 John Phillips Interview15:49 John Gunther Interview18:50 Saffie Joseph Jr. Interview21:17 BloodHorse's Eric Mitchell on Day 128:19 Looking Ahead to Book 2, Day 228:45 Reiley McDonald Interview30:55 Mike Pons Interview34:39 ClosingBloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorseX: https://x.com/BloodHorseBloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.