Keeneland November Sale Protocols Similar to September
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A weanling on display at the 2019 Keeneland November Stale
Keeneland's COVID-19 protocols for the November Breeding Stock Sale will remain consistent with the September Yearling Sale with a few adjustments as a result of the Breeders' Cup, according to the latest update from Keeneland president-elect and interim chief of sales Shannon Arvin.
The auction begins Nov. 9 following the Nov. 6-7 Breeders' Cup World Championships at the track and concludes Nov. 18.
As in September, access to the Keeneland grounds will be limited to credentialed sales participants. Credentials may be requested through the Virtual Badge app beginning Oct. 28; credentials from the September Sale will not carry over to November.
COVID-19 testing will again be required for all consignors, veterinarians, farriers, media, Keeneland employees, and essential staff within 10 days of your first entry to the grounds. Keeneland will provide testing at various dates for your convenience. Buyers are not required to receive a COVID-19 test but will pass through a daily health screening at the gates. Testing dates are as follows (times are ET):
Oct. 28-29: 8 a.m.—2 p.m.
Nov. 2-3: 8 a.m.—2 p.m.
On Breeders' Cup event days, a parking credential will be required to access the grounds in addition to the November Sale Virtual Badge credential. Keeneland will be in contact with buyers and sellers in the coming days to provide instructions on how to request these parking credentials.
VIEW: Credentialing Information
VIEW: November Sale On-Site Protocols
Photos and Videos for Online Catalog
To assist buyers around the world in digitally inspecting offerings, Keeneland will again provide the option for sellers to submit videos for each hip to the online catalog for the November sale. In addition, sellers may also submit a photo of each hip to be included on the online catalog.
November Sale Hospitality
Keeneland is taking a fresh look at the hospitality options available for the November sale, with a focus on health and safety, and expanded options over the course of the sale, noting that details on hospitality and food options for the pavilion and barn areas will be released in the coming weeks.