Thoroughbred auctions have long been a fixture in Central Kentucky as evidenced by the 1940 image from the Keeneland summer yearling sale. Seventy-two years later, the Keeneland September yearling sale is the highest-grossing Thoroughbred auction in the world.
HorsePhotos.com and America’s Best Racing team up to take readers on a visual tour of Thoroughbred racing history with Snapshots of Racing History, a regular feature that will provide images of some of racing's most memorable moments, engaging stars, and unforgettable venues.
