# Hokkaido Thoroughbred horse market activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hokkaido-thoroughbred-horse-market-activity
> Updated: 2026-10-15T06:18:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late September, breeders in Hokkaido prepared for the September Thoroughbred sale. Karibuchi Farm was among those preparing horses for auction, navigating a market environment characterized by lower sale rates and reduced prices compared to the summer season. The industry also faced logistical challenges, including a shortage of horse transport drivers.

By mid-October, the 2026 Hokkaido Thoroughbred Autumn Sale concluded. While the specific two-day event saw a decrease in total sales value compared to the previous year, the sale rate rose to 76.3%, with 264 of the 346 listed horses sold. Notable individual sales included ‘Mejiro Komyo 2025’, which sold for 18.15 million yen.

Despite the lower total for the autumn event itself, the cumulative annual sales for the 2026 Hokkaido market reached a record high of 19.09 billion yen, surpassing the previous record established in 2024.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Hokkaido horse market hits record annual sales of 19 billion yen

The 2026 Hokkaido Thoroughbred Autumn Sale concluded with a 76.3% sale rate. The total annual Hokkaido market sales reached a record 19.09 billion yen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokkaido-horse-market-hits-record-annual-sales-of-19-billion-yen

### 2026-09-27: Karibuchi Farm prepares horses for September Thoroughbred sale

The September Thoroughbred horse sale in Hokkaido faces a difficult market with lower prices and logistical challenges, including driver shortages for horse transport.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karibuchi-farm-prepares-horses-for-september-thoroughbred-sale

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