Eclipse Award winner and four-time Grade 1 winner Idiomatic led the work tab Monday morning. She drilled four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It is expected to be her final work before a start in the Grade 1 Spinster at Keeneland on Sunday. Idiomatic won the Spinster in 2023 enroute to her victory in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
Immersive, winner of the Spinaway (G1) last out for trainer Brad Cox, also had her final work Monday before her next expected start. Immersive drilled four furlongs in 49.6 seconds Monday, also over the dirt at Churchill Downs. The daughter of Nyquist out of Gap Year, the beaten favorite in the 2014 Alcibiades Stakes (G1), will be one of the favorites in this year’s Alcibiades at Keeneland on Saturday.
These 18 horses worked across the country on Monday morning:
Idiomatic (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Brad Cox.
Immersive (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Spinaway (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer Brad Cox.
Prince of Monaco (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.
Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Diego Handicap), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Evvie Jets (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Ballston Spa), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In her last start she placed third in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Mertkan Kantarmaci.
Integration (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 11th in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Rusty Arnold.
Chop Chop (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bewitch), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ladies Marathon (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Brad Cox.
Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Clearly Unhinged (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Winning Colors), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in the Bernard Baruch going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Paul McGee.
More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed second in the Fourstardave Handicap (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 11 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Pyrenees (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed second in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Romagna Mia (Mastercraftsman), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dowager), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed fifth in the La Prevoyante (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Graham Motion.
Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Arlington Million (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 11 for trainer Mike Maker.
Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
V V’s Dream (Mitole), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 15 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
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