Imagination, who won the Grade 2 San Felipe in March for trainer Bob Baffert, posted a bullet Saturday morning at Santa Anita. His five-furlong time of 59.4 seconds was the fastest of 41 workouts at the distance. In his most recent start, he missed by a head to the older Tarantino in an allowance-optional claiming race Oct. 26 at Santa Anita.
He was one of two graded-stakes winners to work Saturday at Santa Anita for Baffert. Getaway Car, the Best Pal (G3) winner who was most recently fourth behind stablemate Citizen Bull in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, worked six furlongs in 1:13.4, the same time as his undefeated 3-year-old filly stablemate Cavalieri over that course and distance.
These 25 horses worked across the country on Saturday:
Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Jose D’Angelo.
Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Michael Trombetta.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Goldikova (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going 7 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 12 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.
Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 47.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 106 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 24 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable Miss Handicap), worked three furlongs in 36.1 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 59 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Dream Supreme going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 146 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 106 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 22 for trainer Bobby Dibona.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. 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 four furlongs in 51.7 seconds at Remington Park on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Zia Park Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Zia Park on Nov. 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 41 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 an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 17 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Bizzee Channel (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Arlington), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 109 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 16 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 24 for trainer Mike Maker.
Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six 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.
Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Midnight Mammoth (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cougar II), worked three furlongs in 35.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going two furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Cougar II (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 25 for trainer Craig Dollase.
Mufasa (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Vosburgh), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed 11th in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Ignacio Correas.
Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked three furlongs in 35.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Neil Drysdale.
Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L. McKnight), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 90th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 10th in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 17 for trainer Joe Sharp.
Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked five furlongs in 59.1 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Brian Lynch.
Watchtower (Demarchelier), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Autumn Miss), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she won the Autumn Miss (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Richard Baltas.
Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed 10th in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.
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