Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan fired a bullet Saturday morning. His five-furlong time of 59.8 seconds was the fastest of 55 drills over the first at Fair Grounds. The Kenny McPeek trainee has been working regularly since late October, and has been nominated to the Grade 1 Malibu at Santa Anita on Dec. 26.
Another one of McPeek’s top-level winners, Rattle N Roll, was also on the work tab Saturday. The 2021 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) winner, who was last seen winning the Clark (G2) on Nov. 29, worked four furlongs at Fair Grounds in an easy 52 seconds flat. In an interview after the Clark, McPeek stated that the Pegasus World Cup (G1) was under consideration for his next start.
These 32 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked six furlongs in 1:15.4 at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start, he placed third in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Gary Contessa.
Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five 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.
Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 123rd fastest of 135 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Clark (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 51 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 the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked three furlongs in 35.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two 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.
Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel, 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 56 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.
Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 17 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
City Man (Mucho Macho Man), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fort Lauderdale), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 100th fastest of 135 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 63rd fastest of 135 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six 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.
Emery (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 56 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she won the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.
Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 25 for trainer Rob Atras.
Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 127 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. 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 four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. 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.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. 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.
Stitched (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 135 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 for trainer Greg Foley.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 15 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.
Super Chow (Lord Nelson), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Maryland Sprint, 2024 Tom Fool Handicap, 2024 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 127 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 14th 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 won the Bayakoa (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Whitmore, 2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Remington Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. 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 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd 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 eighth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 17 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 135 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 28 for trainer Al Stall, Jr.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 35 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.
Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 135 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 28 for trainer Paul McGee.
Mufasa (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Vosburgh), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 127 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 five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.
One Magic Philly (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Chillingworth), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 59 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 28 for trainer Bob Hess, Jr.
That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed third in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 23 for trainer Brittany Russell.
Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L. McKnight), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 114th fastest of 135 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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 1:02.7 at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.
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