Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan continued down the comeback trail with a work Saturday morning. He drilled four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Fair Grounds, the fourth fastest of 122 at the distacnce. He has not raced since the Belmont in June, and trainer Kenny McPeek has not yet identified a return race for the son of Goldencents.
Catching Freedom, a major face on the 2024 Kentucky Derby trail, returned to the work tab Saturday for the first time since June. In his last start, he finished fourth behind Batten Down in the Ohio Derby (G3). The Brad Cox trainee, who won the Louisiana Derby (G2) in March, was fourth in the Kentucky Derby.
These 29 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:
Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Franklin-Simpson), worked three furlongs in 37.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 122 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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 four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three 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 four furlongs in 51.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 77th fastest of 100 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Stilleto Boy (Shackleford), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.
Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Hit Show (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fayette, 2024 Lukas Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Fayette (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Brad Cox.
Atitlan (The Factor), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Twilight Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana Derby), worked three furlongs in 39.2 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Ohio Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Thistledown on June 22 for trainer Brad Cox.
Chatalas (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Chandelier), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Seneca Overnight going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 21 for trainer Grant Forster.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 104th fastest of 130 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three 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.
Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 121st fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Mike Maker.
Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 122 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Brunacini (Dortmund), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Perryville), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Perryville (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Matthew Sims.
Coinage (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2021 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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. 24 for trainer Mark Casse.
Comparative (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Top Flight going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 14 for trainer Brad Cox.
Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed seventh in the John Forbes Memorial going 2 miles on the turf at Far Hills on Oct. 19 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 104th fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Lexington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Brad Cox.
Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed second in the California Flag Handicap going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 13 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.
Jonathan’s Way (Vekoma), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Iroquois), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Phil Bauer.
Kopion (Omaha Beach), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Santa Ynez), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed fourth in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 6 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 64th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 13 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Most Wanted (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Oklahoma Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Sept. 29 for trainer Brad Cox.
Mufasa (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Vosburgh), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Regret), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Mike Maker.
Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed fifth in the Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 104th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Bet on Sunshine going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 2 for trainer Chris Hartman.
That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 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.
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