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Vahva, last seen finishing eighth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, worked Friday morning for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

The 5-year-old daughter of Gun Runner breezed three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Keeneland, third fastest of nine at the distance.

It was Vahva’s second work since her Breeders’ Cup appearance. Earlier in the year, she won the Derby City Distaff (G3) and Chicago (G3) before finishing third in the Ballerina (G1) ahead of the Breeders’ Cup.

Vahva was one of 16 graded-stakes winners with published works Friday.

Carson’s Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:11.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 25 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Trikari (Oscar Performance), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 40 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 Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Graham Motion.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed eighth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Inside Information, 2024 Charles Town Oaks), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Inside Information (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed second in the John B. Connally Turf Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Sam Houston on Jan. 25 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Skelly (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap, 2023 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 86th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in the John B. Connally Turf Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Sam Houston on Jan. 25 for trainer Chris Block.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 28 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Eddie Logan going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 29 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Bill Mott.

Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Fair Grounds (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Wild Bout Hilary (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Bayakoa), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 33 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 8 for trainer Tanner Tracy.