Co-breeder Robert Sacre hit a slam dunk Jan. 12 at the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale when his Gun Runner colt consigned as Hip 822 sold for $275,000 to Peter Pugh, agent for Cherry Knoll Farm.

The Queenie Cat mare sold for $500K during Keeneland’s second session.

Cypress Creek takes home Susie’s Baby in foal to Constitution.

Candy Ride mare offered on Flatter cover brings $600K.

In the wake of recent cancellations of live racing days, a 20% purse bonus on all overnight races has been approved through Feb. 27 at Laurel Park. Also, the Jan. 22 card of six stakes has been rescheduled to Jan. 29.

$700K Hard Spun colt tops Jan. 12 Keeneland session.

Longtime farm manager of Sierra Farm, Michael Callanan, sent his last horse under the Sierra Farm name through the ring Jan. 11. The eight-horse consignment was part of a step-by-step approach to reduce the herd for owner Sharon Hudon.

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione bagged four winners Jan. 12 at Gulfstream Park on his first day back after sitting out last weekend’s races after testing positive for COVID-19.

Peter Vegso’s Sir Ollie, having successfully bridged a nine-month gap between races and a change of barns, stretches out to contend in a soft renewal of the $75,000 Sunshine Classic Jan. 15 at Gulfstream Park.

Hall of Fame trainers Todd Pletcher, Bill Mott, and Mark Casse will be represented by promising 3-year-olds during the Skyway Festival Day card Jan. 15 at Tampa Bay Downs.