Pegasus Profile, City of Light, and the Quest for the Next Fierceness
The Keeneland September Sale (Sept 8–20) is more than just an auction—it’s the global stage where the future of racing is bought and sold. With nearly 4,700 yearlings cataloged across 12 sessions, the sale draws the deepest buying bench in the sport. Among this year’s offerings are 42 yearlings by City of Light, the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile and Pegasus World Cup champion turned stallion sensation.
For buyers, the opportunity is clear. The challenge? Knowing which City of Light yearling has the potential to follow in the hoofprints of his brightest star: Fierceness.
City of Light’s Stud Record
City of Light has 464 foals across six crops, with four racing-age crops on the track. From that group, he’s produced:
- 1 champion
- 6 graded stakes winners
- 14 blacktype winners
- Over $24 million in progeny earnings
At the sales, his stock is in demand. Yearlings average more than $200,000, with colts commanding even higher premiums. But while the averages are strong, the cold truth is that less than 4% of his foals emerge as blacktype winners.
That makes every bid a gamble—unless you’re armed with more than just a catalog page.
Fierceness: Proof of Potential
Standing tall among City of Light’s progeny is Fierceness, the Eclipse Award Champion 2-Year-Old Colt of 2023. His resume already reads like a stallion prospect’s dream:
- Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner
- Florida Derby (G1) winner
- Travers Stakes (G1) winner
- Nearly $4.6 million in earnings
- Runner-up in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic
As he heads into the Pacific Classic this summer, Fierceness remains one of the nation’s top older horses, blending class, stamina, and versatility. He is living proof that City of Light can sire a colt capable of carrying brilliance from two through four at the very highest level.
The question at Keeneland is simple: which yearling could be the next Fierceness?
The Pegasus Profile Advantage
Here’s where Pegasus Profile becomes indispensable.
While catalog pages showcase pedigree, and conformation tells part of the story, Pegasus Profile digs deeper—analyzing DNA markers and genomic data linked to speed, stamina, and soundness. The result is a Prediction Summary that helps buyers distinguish between a solid runner and a potential superstar.
Consider the math: City of Light has sired nearly 400 foals of racing age, yet only 14 have risen to blacktype success. That’s about one in 28. Pegasus Profile helps you spot that one.
At a sale where a City of Light colt can command upwards of $245,000, buyers need more than instinct. They need insight. Pegasus Profile provides exactly that—a science-backed way to invest confidently, turning what’s often a gamble into a calculated edge.
Keeneland 2025: The Opportunity
With 42 City of Light yearlings cataloged, Keeneland represents an unparalleled opportunity. Somewhere among them could be the next Fierceness. But history tells us most will not rise to his level.
The brilliance of Pegasus Profile is that it helps you see beyond the averages and sales hype, pinpointing which yearling truly carries the genetic horsepower for elite performance.
Final Word
City of Light has already proven capable of siring a horse who can dominate America’s biggest stages. Fierceness is that horse. At Keeneland this September, Pegasus Profile ensures you’re not just buying into potential—you’re buying into probability.
Don’t leave your investment to chance. Use Pegasus Profile, and give yourself the edge in finding the next Fierceness.