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    • Wandering Eyes
      Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: Saturday, July 18, 2026

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced juveniles from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes, sponsored by OBS Sales, highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, including links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Saturday at Saratoga, Ellis and Del Mar. Saturday, July 18, 2026 Saratoga 1, $115k, 2yo, 6f, 12:35 p.m. ET Horse (Sire), Sale, Price ($), Breeze Let Em Know (Jackie's Warrior), OBSMAR, 600,000, :21 1/5 C-Pick View LLC, agent; B-Gracie/Legion, agent   Ellis 5, $100k, 2yo, f, 1mT, 2:44 p.m. ET Cyber Gal (Cyberknife), OBSMAR, 170,000, :10 2/5 C-Hoppel LLC, agt; B-Terminus Racing, Oracle Bloodstock, agt   Saratoga 7, $115k, 2yo, f, 6f, 3:54 p.m. ET Key Colony Beach (Omaha Beach), OBSAPR, 650,000, :10 C-Harris Training Center, agent; B-Alex & JoAnn Lieblong   Del Mar 4, $100k, 2yo, f, 5f, 6:00 p.m. ET Dash (Cyberknife), OBSMAR, 150,000, :20 4/5 C-Tom McCrocklin, agent; B-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners   Mystic Empress (Mystic Guide), OBSMAR, 70,000, :10 1/5 C-Twelve Toes LLC; B-Steven Rothblum, agent   Princess Jet (Core Beliefs), OBSAPR, 65,000, :10 C-Woodside Ranch, agent; B-Jet Horse LLC     The post Summer Breezes, Sponsored By OBS: Saturday, July 18, 2026 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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      First Stakes Winner For Bayside Boy As Arapaho Gold Strikes In Newbury’s Rose Bowl

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      Carole Dods and Chief Stipe Graham's Arapaho Gold (Bayside Boy) was unbeaten after two wins at Thirsk and founty plenty under a late drive to become the first black-type winner for his freshman sire (by New Bay) in Friday's Listed Apple Print & Creative Rose Bowl Stakes at Newbury. The €42,000 Goffs Orby Book 2 yearling attempted to find a midfield position after breaking on the wing, but was lit up when receiving a hefty bump and raced in a close third once returning on an even keel. Under attempted restraint through halfway, the 4-1 chance was scrubbed along passing the quarter-mile pole and refused to buckle once gaining an edge at the furlong marker to repel the late threat of Nabati (Night Of Thunder) by a neck for a career high. Richard Hughes trainee Agamemnon (Mehmas) fared best of the remainder and finished 1 3/4 lengths adrift in third. Arapaho Gold, half-brother to a yearling filly by Coulsty, is the third of four foals and one of two scorers produced by a winning full-sister to Listed Jagersro Sprint third Lost My Sock (Bungle Inthejungle). His dam Call Of The Jungle (Bungle Inthejungle), who hails from the family of sires Zafonic and Zamindar, is also kin to Listed Gillies Fillies' Stakes victrix Company Asset (Fast Company) and to the dam of stakes-winning G3 Mercury Stakes third Funny Money Honey (Bungle Inthejungle).   The post First Stakes Winner For Bayside Boy As Arapaho Gold Strikes In Newbury’s Rose Bowl appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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      Dr Jim Walker Appointed To BHA Board

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      Dr Jim Walker has been appointed to the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Board with immediate effect. Walker is the chair of the Racecourse Owners Association (ROA). He joins the BHA Board as one of two member nominated directors, on behalf of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA), ROA and licensed personnel. He takes over the position from Charlie Parker, whose term on the Board has concluded after six years. An economist by profession, Walker has owned racehorses for over 30 years. He joined the Board of the ROA in 2023 and became chair in October of last year. Said David Jones, interim chair of the BHA, “We're pleased to welcome Jim to the Board. He is not only a passionate advocate for racehorse owners but also brings a good understanding of the wider industry to the table, alongside his proven business acumen. “I'd also like to offer thanks to Charlie Parker for everything he has contributed to the sport over his six years on the Board.” Walker added, “I am delighted to join the BHA Board, representing the interests of racehorse owners alongside breeders and licensed personnel. “As an economist, I am well versed in an appreciation of how policy can impact an industry, and I hope I can bring some insights in that vein to the BHA Board table. I look forward to contributing constructively with board colleagues to grow the sport, deliver long-term sustainability and foster innovation for British racing's future.” The post Dr Jim Walker Appointed To BHA Board appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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      Dual Classic Winner Golden Tempo Works At Keeneland For Travers Prep

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      Golden Tempo (Curlin), the winner of the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Belmont Stakes, worked four furlongs in :48.40 at Keeneland on Friday morning in preparation for his next start, the Aug. 29, $1.25 million GI DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. Regular exercise rider Ameth Gonzalez was aboard the 3-year-old for trainer Cherie DeVaux. Working by himself over a fast track, Derby-Belmont champ produced fractions of :12.80, :24.60, :36.60, 48.40, out five-eighths in 1:01.40 and out three-quarters in 1:14.80. “Beautiful work. First work back since the Belmont,” assistant trainer David Carroll said. “Normally he breezes in company, but he went by himself today and was in hand the whole way. Couldn't ask for more–really happy with what I saw.” Golden Tempo was reportedly sidelined by a minor illness according to his trainer late last month, which caused him to skip the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at the Spa Aug. 1. The colt is expected to leave for Saratoga on Saturday, July 18 to prepare for the Travers. The post Dual Classic Winner Golden Tempo Works At Keeneland For Travers Prep appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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      Woodbine, Delaware, Charles Town Cancel Racing July 17

      By Wandering Eyes · Posted

      Racing July 17 at Woodbine, Delaware Park, and Charles Town has been canceled due to poor air quality. View the full article

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