18 Juveniles Hit :9 4/5 Furlong Bullet at OBS Tuesday

Rainy conditions impact track times, but several standouts emerge from the second session of the under-tack preview.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:10pm

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A dynamic, colorful abstract painting featuring bold, energetic brushstrokes in neon shades of orange, pink, and blue, capturing the raw power and velocity of young racehorses training on the track.The electric energy and blazing speed of the next generation of Thoroughbred racehorses on display at the OBS under-tack show.Ocala Today

The second session of the under-tack preview for the OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds saw 18 juveniles share the fastest furlong work time of :9 4/5, joining 17 others who hit that mark on Monday. Consignor Randy Miles had five horses reach the bullet time, while a pair of colts from the first crop of Life Is Good also impressed. Arroyo Bloodstock and Britton Peak, who have had a successful partnership so far, will offer several more standouts during the remaining sessions.

Why it matters

The OBS Spring Sale is a key event for 2-year-old Thoroughbred pinhookers, who aim to resell horses they purchased as yearlings at a profit. Strong performances during the under-tack show can drive up bidding at the sale, making this a crucial preview for consignors and prospective buyers.

The details

Despite a two-hour rain delay, the second session of the OBS under-tack show saw 18 juveniles share the fastest furlong work time of :9 4/5, joining 17 others who hit that mark on Monday. Consignor Randy Miles had five horses reach the bullet time, including fillies by Charlatan, Kantharos, and Munnings, as well as colts by Uncle Mo and McKinzie. A pair of colts from the first crop of multiple Grade I winner Life Is Good also shared the :9 4/5 co-bullet, consigned by Britton Peak and Global Thoroughbreds. Arroyo Bloodstock, which has partnered with Britton Peak, will offer several more standouts from the Life Is Good sire line during the remaining sessions.

  • The under-tack show continues through Saturday with sessions beginning daily at 8 a.m.
  • The April sale will be held next Tuesday through Friday with bidding starting each day at 10:30 a.m.

The players

Randy Miles

A consignor who had five horses reach the :9 4/5 furlong bullet time during Tuesday's session.

Life Is Good

A multiple Grade I-winning sire whose first crop of 2-year-olds impressed with several bullet works, including a colt from the Britton Peak consignment and a filly from the Global Thoroughbreds consignment.

Arroyo Bloodstock

A pinhooking operation that has partnered with Britton Peak for the OBS Spring Sale, having great success at the recent OBS March sale.

Britton Peak

A consignment operation that is working with Arroyo Bloodstock and will offer several standouts from the first crop of sire Life Is Good during the remaining under-tack show sessions.

Nelson Arroyo

The founder of Arroyo Bloodstock, who was impressed by a Life Is Good colt he purchased at last year's Keeneland September sale and is now consigning through Britton Peak.

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What they’re saying

“He did exactly what we expected. I was just hoping that he actually came through. I have been a nervous wreck because I knew he could do what he did, and I was just hoping that he would.”

— Nelson Arroyo

“The first time I saw him, I fell in love with him the second he walked out of the barn. He looked like a big horse, but he had all the right angles. He checked every box. The way he walked and the way he moved. I fell in love.”

— Nelson Arroyo

“He's always been real good-minded. He's been real easy to work with. He's a very smart horse, super intelligent. When he's on the track, every day he's displayed the same thing, just very bright and very smart. Whatever you ask him for, he gives it to you.”

— Nelson Arroyo

“They look like they are going to be fast and they are going to go the distance. That's what I really liked about them. And they all had a real good mind, a real good presence to them. All very professional any time they walked out and showed themselves. I kept on seeing the same mentality, same presence. They caught our eye quick.”

— Nelson Arroyo

“We had a great March sale. We had seven horses that we paid about $800,000 for and they brought back $1.9 million. We are more than pleased. We sold good horses and I believe they are going to do well at the races.”

— Nelson Arroyo

What’s next

The under-tack show continues through Saturday, with the OBS Spring Sale taking place next Tuesday through Friday.

The takeaway

The strong performances by horses from the first crop of sire Life Is Good, as well as the continued success of the Arroyo Bloodstock and Britton Peak partnership, suggest that the upcoming OBS Spring Sale could feature some exciting young Thoroughbred prospects with the potential to excel on the racetrack.