Full Serrano worked Friday for the first time since his win in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile.
The 5-year-old son of Full Mast is 2-for-3 for trainer John Sadler after starting his career in Argentina. After scoring in an optional-claiming allowance, he was second in the Pacific Classic (G1) ahead of the Breeders’ Cup.
He worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds Friday at Santa Anita, 39th fastest of 51 at the distance.
Full Serrano was one of 19 graded-stakes winners on the tab.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Lure going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 19 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed third in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Full Serrano (Full Mast), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Buchu (Justify), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Appalachian, 2023 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 69 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Phil Bauer.
Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Michelle Lovell.
Major Dude (Bolt d’Oro), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Formidable Man (City of Light), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Del Mar Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 11th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Oaks), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:15.2 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Cary Grant going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 9 for trainer Jorge Periban.
Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Brittany Russell.
Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 42 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 3 for trainer Jose D’Angelo.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won a claiming race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Whitmore, 2022 Maryland Sprint), worked three furlongs in 39.2 seconds at Remington Park on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start, he won the David M. Vance going six furlongs on the main track at Remington Park on Sept. 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Kinza (Carpe Diem), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Santa Ysabel, 2024 Las Virgenes), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Bayakoa (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
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