Likely Eclipse Award winner Citizen Bull fired a bullet at Santa Anita on Friday, working five furlongs in 59.2 seconds.
Trained by Bob Baffert, the Into Mischief colt is coming off wins in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and Grade 1 American Pharoah.
He has been working steadily since the Breeders’ Cup and last went five furlongs in 59.4 seconds on Saturday, second fastest at the distance.
Citizen Bull was one of 14 graded-stakes winners with published works Friday.
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
East Avenue (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 66 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 66 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 33 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Tropical Park Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Mark Casse.
Poster (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Remsen), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he won the Remsen (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Eoin Harty.
Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Diego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.3 at Sunland Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Sunland Park. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Todd Fincher.
Pounce (Lookin At Lucky), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Lake George, 2024 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 51.3 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Mark Casse.
Brunacini (Dortmund), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Perryville), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Cherokee Mile going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Dec. 1 for trainer Matthew Sims.
Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Kelsey Danner.
Durante (Distorted Humor), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Ring The Bell going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 7 for trainer David Jacobson.
Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisiana), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Neil Pessin.
Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Noble Damsel), worked four furlongs in 53.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Suwannee River (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Secret Money (Good Samaritan), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Music City), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 33 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Floral Park going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
The following graded-stakes winners worked Thursday.
City Man (Mucho Macho Man), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fort Lauderdale), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Neat (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked three furlongs in 39.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the slowest of four works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Rob Atras.
Abientot (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matron), worked four furlongs in 51.1 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Thursday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed 14th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Mark Casse.
Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
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