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

<p>Join host Louie Rabaut for 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.</p><p>In this installment, we recap the excitement of Book 1, Day 1 and look ahead to Day 2 through discussions with:</p><p>Shannon Arvin, Keeneland CEO and president</p><p>Kerry Cauthen, Four Star Sales</p><p>John Gunther, Breeder of Triple Crown winner Justify</p><p>Saffie Joseph Jr., Trainer</p><p>Tony Lacy, Keeneland vice president of sales</p><p>Reiley McDonald, Eaton Sales</p><p>Eric Mitchell, BloodHorse bloodstock editor</p><p>John Phillips, Darby Dan Farm</p><p>Mike Pons, Country Life Farm</p><p>Jes Sikura - Hill &#39;n&#39; Dale</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:00 Successful Start to the Sale</p><p>1:56 Shannon Arvin &amp; Tony Lacy Interview</p><p>6:20 Hip 84 Tops the Sale</p><p>7:13 Kerry Cauthen Interview</p><p>8:21 Hill &#39;n&#39; Dale Off to Successful Start</p><p>9:07 Jes Sikura Interview</p><p>14:01 John Phillips Interview</p><p>15:49 John Gunther Interview</p><p>18:50 Saffie Joseph Jr. Interview</p><p>21:17 BloodHorse&#39;s Eric Mitchell on Day 1</p><p>28:19 Looking Ahead to Book 2, Day 2</p><p>28:45 Reiley McDonald Interview</p><p>30:55 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&#39;s premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding &amp; racing for over 100 years.</p>