Robertson named Keeneland's Vice President of Sales

Keeneland President and CEO Nick Nicholson announced Tuesday that Walt

Robertson, a long-time leader in the equine auction industry, will serve in a

newly created position as Vice President of Sales.

"At a time when our industry needs to focus on the challenges that confront

us, I am pleased that a person of the caliber and experience of Walt Robertson

is joining our leadership team," Nicholson said. "I have admired Walt as a

friend and a colleague for 40 years and this is a huge win for Keeneland and the

entire Thoroughbred industry."

Robertson will officially start Wednesday. Robertson joins Keeneland after 35

years at Fasig-Tipton and will oversee and direct all functions of the Keeneland

Sales. 

"I have had the honor of working with so many wonderful people in the

industry through the years and could not turn down such an exciting

opportunity," Robertson said. "Nick and I have been friends for over 40 years

and I am equally enthused about the opportunity for us to work together. So much

is right with Keeneland, and although it will be a challenge, my hope is to make

it even better. Keeneland has such a long and storied history and I am proud to

be a part of the team."

In addition to his vast work in the Thoroughbred industry, Robertson also has

been active in the Central Kentucky community for many years. He has served as

the Chairman of the Kentucky Horse Park Commission, is a former director and

past President of the Thoroughbred Club of America and is a past member of the

Sayre School and The Lexington School boards of trustees. He will also continue

to serve as President/Auctioneer for Swinebroad-Denton Inc., a full-service real

estate auction company in Lexington.