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Three-time Grade 1 winner Far Bridge took things nice and easy on Monday as he resumed serious training for the first time since his ninth-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Turf on Nov. 2. 

The 5-year-old son of English Channel out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Fitpitcher, trained by Christophe Clement, worked three furlongs in 39.8 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the slowest of 25 works at the distance.

It was the horse’s first timed workout since his disappointing effort in the Breeders’ Cup Turf, when he finished 5 3/4 lengths behind winner Rebel’s Romance in the 1 1/2-mile race at Del Mar. 

Over his career, Far Bridge has compiled a record of 14: 6-3-2 and earned more than $1.8 million for owner LSU Stables. His victories include the 2024 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, the 2024 Sword Dancer and the 2023 Belmont Derby Invitational.

Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Accede (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Bed o’ Roses), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was 171 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Honorable Miss Handicap (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 24 for trainer Chad Brown.

First Resort (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked six furlongs in 1:14.0 at Turfway Park on Monday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30 for trainer Eoin Harty.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Poolside With Slim (Churchill), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Valley View), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed third in the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Red Route One (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 New Orleans Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Fair Grounds on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fourth in the Tinsel going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Zulu Kingdom (Ten Sovereigns), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pilgrim), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Fair Grounds on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Woodchopper going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mo Plex (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sanford), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Sleepy Hollow going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 27 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Go for Wand (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Pretty Ana (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Comely), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 30 for trainer Chad Brown.

Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Goldikova (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.