Friday’s work tab included several last-out winners at Saratoga.
Among them were Grade 1 Diana winner Whitebeam, Ballston Spa (G2) winner Beaute Cachee and Fourstardave (G1) winner Carl Spackler, all for trainer Chad Brown, all at Saratoga. And Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G2) winner Cinderella’s Dream worked for Charlie Appleby.
Here are details of works by 32 graded-stakes winners.
Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 42 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Diana, 2023 Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.
Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won an allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 8 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Beaute Cachee (Literato), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jenny Wiley), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Fourstardave Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Fourstardave Handicap (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 11 for trainer Chad Brown.
Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed ninth in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.
Cinderella’s Dream (Shamardal), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked three furlongs in 35.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Fev Rover (Gutaifan), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Beverly D.), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 55 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed second in the Beverly D. (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 11 for trainer Mark Casse.
Prince of Monaco (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Futurity), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Affirmative Lady (Arrogate), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Delaware Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Caesar’s Wish going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Aug. 4 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the John’s Call going 1 5/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 21 for trainer Chad Brown.
Instant Coffee (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 42 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Philip H. Iselin (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on Aug. 17 for trainer Chad Summers.
Intricate (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Legend of Time (Sea The Stars), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pennine Ridge), worked three furlongs in 36.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 11 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Life Talk (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Demoiselle), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 101 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Gazelle (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Pleasanton on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Pleasanton. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Jan. 14 for trainer Steve Sherman.
Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed third in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brittany Russell.
Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed sixth in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 3 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Surfer Girl, 2023 Sorrento), worked seven furlongs in 1:27.6 at Pleasanton on Friday morning. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Pleasanton. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer O.J. Jauregui.
Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Bill Mott.
Bold Act (New Approach), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sycamore), worked three furlongs in 35.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 15 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Boppy O (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Casse Training Center on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed fifth in the Sunshine Turf going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 21 for trainer Mark Casse.
Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint Julep), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
Emery (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Victory Ride), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 83 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brad Cox.
Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going six furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed sixth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Liberal Arts (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Street Sense), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Lexington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Robert Medina.
Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on July 26 for trainer Chad Brown.
Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Bill Mott.
Scalable (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 101 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Monmouth Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 27 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
V V’s Dream (Mitole), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 83 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Waves of Mischief (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pucker Up), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Pucker Up (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 4 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
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