Uncle Mo

I wanted to ask you about a couple that you've had go through the sales ring already.

Hip 156, 156, a filly, an Uncle Mo filly.

Pioneer of the Nile on the damn side.

I thought this one was really interesting.

And I think that just gives buyers more and more confidence, you know.

That's awesome.

A pair of Uncle Mo's.

In fact, the 156 was a Philly 126.

$7 million horses, including three of the top four sellers on the day were Gun Runners.

We'll talk with Eric about that later in the episode, but tons and tons of representation from s- stallions like Justify, Uncle Mo, Not This Time, and Into Mischief as well.

Up first on our list of guests here on In Session: Keeneland September are two representatives of Keeneland Race Course.

You know them very well, Shannon Arvin, the President and CEO of Keeneland, and Tony Lacy, who is the VP of Sales here at Keeneland.

It's as good as it gets.

Another consignor we spoke with is Hill 'n' Dale, and they're off to a strong start at the 2026 September sale.

They're topped by hip number 26, a daughter of Uncle Mo, bred by St. Elias Stables, and out of the Midshipman Stakes winner Shippy.

She sold for 1.4 million to Carrie Radcliffe, acting as agent for Peter Lidell.

And so this is the one, as he pointed out to you, hey, pay attention to this one.

He also represents something I think has been really interesting in 2026 is kind of a resurgence of the Uncle Mo babies, yeah? Yeah.

Don't we feel that way? Yeah, a little bit of a resurgence.

Not that he ever went away or anything like that, but at a very high level, picking off graded stakes, that kind of thing, seeing more and more of those Uncle Mo babies.

And of course, as we try to forecast forward, smart strike, excuse me, on the damn side with an Uncle Mo on the sire side.

This is one I agree with you, Sean, can happen.

If we're going to get one that's good in September, then good again, say, in March and April.

In Jersey.

Hello, Uncle Mo.

Welcome.

Good

During this part of the offseason, we play the games.

It's the pressing part.

Who do you want to partner up with, our guy Uncle Mo?

Ben, I'm going to partner up with you.