Newgrange, who joined the main invite list this week for the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, tuned up for the race Friday at Palm Meadows.

The 6-year-old son of Violence breezed five furlongs at Palm Meadows for trainer Phil d’Amato, 10th fastest of 13 at the distance.

Newgrange opened 2024 with a win in the San Pasqual (G2) but then finished out of the money in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) and the San Diego Handicap (G2). The latter, on July 27, was his most recent start.

This was his second work at Palm Meadows. He breezed four furlongs in a bullet 47.0 seconds last week.

Skippylongstocking, also probable for the Pegasus World Cup, breezed four furlongs in 49.35 seconds at Palm Meadows for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Winner of two graded stakes last year, he was sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile in his most recent start.

Honor Marie returned to the work tab for the first time since finishing eighth in the Travers (G1). The Honor Code colt, who was eighth in the Kentucky Derby and fourth in the Belmont Stakes last year, breezed three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Fair Grounds, fastest of 25 at the distance.

In all, 23 graded-stakes winners had published works Friday.

East Avenue (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Futurity), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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.

Formidable Man (City of Light), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start, he won the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he won the Kennedy Road (G2) going six furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 16 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frizette), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Jorge Abreu.

Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed fifth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 61 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.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed third in the Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. 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.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Whit Beckman.

Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 129 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start, she won the Joseph E. Spanky Broussard Memorial going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 61 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she won the Sugar Swirl going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Pleasanton on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in a starter allowance race going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 3 for trainer Steve Sherman.

One Timer (Trappe Shot), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Franklin-Simpson), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed third in the Holiday Cheer going six furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Papilio (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Appalachian), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed second in the Suwannee River (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Mark Casse.

Pounce (Lookin At Lucky), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Lake George, 2024 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. 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.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start, he placed third in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Frost Free (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Oaklawn on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 141 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start, he placed 11th in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Brett Creighton.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 92nd fastest of 117 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 11th in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 28 for trainer Eric Foster.

La Cara (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pocahontas), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Mark Casse.

La Mehana (Al Wukair), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Waya), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she won the Via Borghese going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Richi (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Las Flores), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Las Flores (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Watchtower (Demarchelier), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Autumn Miss), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at San Luis Rey on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 12 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fifth in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Will Then (War of Will), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Jimmy Durante), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 57 works at the distance. Her previous work was 27 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Jimmy Durante (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.