Kentucky Sports & Horses Heat Up | Lexington News

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale exploded with record-breaking energy, smashing its first-day total with over $71 million and 18 horses hitting the $1 million mark—signaling a strong rebound for the thoroughbred market. Meanwhile, Kentucky volleyball soared to victory, sweeping Houston in the Paradise Invitational final. Wildcats basketball fans, mark your calendars: Big Blue Madness tickets drop September 18th, with the event hitting Rupp Arena October 2nd. On the golf course, the UK men’s team sits in sixth after two rounds, led by Gabriel Hull’s stellar 65. And don’t forget—the Kentucky Horse Park Commission has postponed their September meeting for a later date. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://lexingtonky.news/2026/09/15/kentucky-briefs-2026-09-15/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11a8bf379e472cf1 Report issues to [email protected].