Washington Thoroughbred Breeders

08/25/2026

SALE DAY HAS ARRIVED

Today is the 2026 WTBOA Summer Yearling & Mixed Sale.

Thank you to our consignors, buyers, advertisers, sponsors, and supporters for helping make this event possible.

We wish everyone a successful sale and look forward to another great year for Washington Thoroughbreds.

08/25/2026

The horses are on the ground and what great photos to help showcase these yearlings and mare with foal at side. Come on in and get some coffee. The sale is at 1pm at the WTBOA Sales Pavillion

08/24/2026

Wonderful Photos by Heather. We are excited for this years sale. Come on by today and tomorrow to see the yearlings. Sale is Tuesday at 1pm

08/24/2026

TOMORROW IS SALE DAY

After months of preparation, the 2026 WTBOA Summer Yearling & Mixed Sale is almost here.

Whether you are attending in person or bidding online, we invite you to join us tomorrow at the WTBOA building located on Emerald Downs.

Good luck to all consignors and buyers.

Sale begins August 25 @ 1pm.

08/15/2026

SALE PREVIEW OPENS AUGUST 22

The WTBOA Sale Preview opens Saturday, August 22.

This is an excellent opportunity to inspect yearlings and mixed sale offerings before the auction begins.

Preview Dates:
August 22–25

Sale Day:
August 25 @ 1pm

We look forward to welcoming buyers and horsemen to Emerald Downs.

08/10/2026

"THE LITTLE SALES COMPANY THAT COULD"

The WTBOA sales ring has a long history of producing successful Thoroughbreds, from Smiling Tiger, City to City, Atta Boy Roy and Stryker Phd to more recent graduates Ship Cadet and Precise Timing.

Join us for the

2026 WTBOA SUMMER YEARLING & MIXED SALE

Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Morris J. Alhadeff Sales Pavilion at WTBOA, Emerald Downs
Auburn, Washington

This year’s sale features 74 yearlings, along with a Breeders’ Cup Trip for Two selling as Hip 1A.

Bid in person, online or by phone.

View the catalog, photos and videos and register to bid online at:
wtboa.auctionmarts.com

(253) 288-7878
[email protected]

Watch our 2026 WTBOA Sale video:
https://youtu.be/G2wad8ytfPY

We look forward to welcoming you to the sale on August 25.

08/01/2026

ONLINE BIDDERS: APPLY EARLY

Unable to attend the WTBOA Sale in person?

Online bidding will be available for the 2026 WTBOA Summer Yearling & Mixed Sale.

Prospective online bidders are encouraged to submit their credit applications well in advance of sale day to avoid delays.

Contact the WTBOA office for details or visit our website washingtonthoroughbred.com for online bidder and credit applications under the current sale.

07/22/2026

The latest WTBOA E-Newsletter is now available!

This month's issue is packed with exciting news celebrating the continued success of Washington's Thoroughbred industry. Inside, you'll find we needed to send two letters this month highlighting the outstanding accomplishments of our Washington-breds and WTBOA Sale graduates, showcasing stakes victories, allowance wins, graded stakes performances, and other notable achievements from across North America and beyond.

Thank you to our breeders, owners, trainers, consignors, and supporters who continue to make these successes possible. We hope you enjoy reading about the horses carrying the Washington-bred program to new heights.

Read the full July WTBOA E-Newsletter here:

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07/22/2026

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07/12/2026

WHY BUY AT THE WTBOA SALE?

For more than 50 years, the WTBOA Sale has helped owners discover successful runners, future broodmares, and valuable breeding prospects.

Buyers benefit from:

• Washington-bred incentives
• SIP eligibility
• NWRS eligibility
• Proven regional bloodlines
• Affordable opportunities for new and established owners

What was the best horse you've ever purchased at public auction?