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Bob Baffert's Colt Sells for $1.9 Million at Keeneland

9/11/2025

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Trainer Bob Baffert sold Hip 731, a Gun Runner colt, for $1.9 million at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale on Sept. 10.
Baffert bred the colt with GRS, and it was consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, purchased by Spendthrift Farm.
He thanked Goncalo Torrealba for a foal share agreement and Hill 'n' Dale for raising the colt.
The session saw 13 yearlings sell for over $1 million, with an average price of $371,844 and a median of $300,000.
Keeneland's sales team highlighted the high-quality horses and competitive bidding environment as the fourth session began on Sept. 11.

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Trainer Bob Baffert sold Hip 731, a Gun Runner colt, for $1.9 million at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale on Sept. 10.
Baffert bred the colt with GRS, and it was consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, purchased by Spendthrift Farm.
He thanked Goncalo Torrealba for a foal share agreement and Hill 'n' Dale for raising the colt.
The session saw 13 yearlings sell for over $1 million, with an average price of $371,844 and a median of $300,000.
Keeneland's sales team highlighted the high-quality horses and competitive bidding environment as the fourth session began on Sept. 11.