Times have changed somewhat since the world’s oldest bloodstock agency was founded, so Bert Kerr was happy to laugh along with the well-worn proverb about dogs and tricks as he claimed the top lot at the opening session of the Goffs February Sale.

Moonlight d’Oro, who turned heads Feb. 6 with an impressive victory in the Las Virgenes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park, has been sidelined with a knee chip that will require surgery, co-owner Michael Behrens confirmed Feb. 9.

Remsen Stakes (G2) winner Brooklyn Strong, who missed the Feb. 6 Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack due to illness, is aimed toward a return next month, trainer Danny Velazquez said.

Canterbury Park announced Feb. 9 that 27 Thoroughbred stakes races with purses totaling $2.06 million will be run during the 65-day race meet that begins May 18 and continues through Sept. 16.

Gulfstream Park will once again provide equine owners and enthusiasts a unique experience to walk, trot or canter their horse across the legendary track when it plays host to the second Canter for the Cause Monday, March 15.

Mother Nature is creating some consternation for track officials and horsemen over the status of the upcoming holiday weekend racing at Oaklawn Park that includes three graded stakes and a pair of champions in Essential Quality and Monomoy Girl.

Concert Tour climbs a spot after his San Vicente Stakes (G2) victory in the third edition of Byron King’s Derby Dozen.

Team D’s Miss Brazil took command from the gate and drew away easily for a 6 1/4-length victory in the $87,000 Ruthless Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Feb. 8 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Three Chimneys Farm has reported that their stallion, grade 1-placed Fast Anna, was euthanized at the age of 10 due to complications from laminitis.

Champion Essential Quality and Sham Stakes (G3) winner Life Is Good were made the 8-1 individual morning-line favorites in pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager that runs from Feb. 12-14.