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Bill Straus-September Yearling Sale crowd, 09.13.2005.jpg
The Sales Pavilion renovations in 2005 included the installation of an updated bid board system along with a new sound system and enhanced wireless access across the building. Hall of Fame horses Curlin and Zenyatta were both sold at the September…

Keeneland Library Collection-New Wing of Sales Pavilion 1990 v6p47.jpg
Patrons watching horses in the walking ring in the Sales Pavilion before they enter the auction ring. The octagonal walking ring was added in 1980.

Keeneland Library Collection-Intertrack Wagering in Sales Pavilion 12.1988 v6p41.jpg
Keeneland began simulcasting for intertrack wagering in the Sales Pavilion during Turfway Park's fall meet in 1988. Simulcasting was moved to the Grandstand the following year.

Keeneland Library Collection-Dining Room in New Addition to Sales Pavilion 1982 v5p51.jpg
The 4,000 square foot addition to the Sales Pavilion, completed in 1982 and now called the Limestone Cafe, included a lounge area, bar, and new food service counter.

Keeneland Association-1976 July Yearling Sale, Canadian Bound 1st million dollar horse.jpg
The first horse sold at auction for more than $1 million was at Keeneland’s July Selected Yearling Sale in 1976. Canadian Bound was from the first crop of yearlings by Secretariat.

Keeneland Library Wyatt Collection-Sales Pavilion 1969.jpg
Aerial view of the newly completed Sales Pavilion building. The old Sales Pavilion, constructed in 1944, was replaced with the much larger, 12-sided building with 650 theater-style seats and benches that could seat an additional 145 patrons. The new…

Keeneland Library Meadors Collection-Sales Pavilion Keeneland 01.27.1962.jpg
Empty Sales Pavilion at Keeneland on a winter day

Keeneland Library Collection-Last Sale at Old Pavilion 01.07.1969 v4p27a.jpg
Horses led into the first Sales Pavilion during the last auction held at the old building in 1969.

Keeneland Library Collection-Construction of Roof of New Sales Pavilion 05.12.1969 v4p27a.jpg
Construction of the roof of the new Sales Pavilion building

Keeneland Library Meadors Collection-Hog Sale at Keeneland 03.10.1951.jpg
Clients and spectators at a hog sale at the Sales Pavilion at Keeneland, where other stock animals once regularly passed through the sales ring. Keeneland played host to various events including livestock sales and horse, cattle, swine, dog, Pony…
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