Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan continued his regular Saturday breeze schedule. Unraced since finishing eighth in the Belmont, he has been a regular presence on the work tab since late October. He worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 Saturday at Fair Grounds, third fastest of 36 over the course and distance, and his longest drill since coming back to serious training. According to trainer Kenny McPeek, the Grade 1 Malibu on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita is in play for his return.
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Full Serrano also worked Saturday, his second drill since that Grade 1 victory at Del Mar. The John Sadler trainee worked five furlongs at Santa Anita in 1:01.2, ninth fastest of 28 over that course and distance. Group 3-placed in Argentina, the 5-year-old horse has come into his best form yet during three starts in the United States for John Sadler in 2024. He won an allowance-optional claiming race at Del Mar in August, followed that up with a second in the Grade 1 Pacific Classic, and then broke through at the top level at the Breeders’ Cup.
These 28 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:
Full Serrano (Full Mast), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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.
Locked (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 36 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.
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 99th fastest of 122 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.
Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Michelle Lovell.
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 14th fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana Derby), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. 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.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 36 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.
Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 109 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four 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.
Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 74th fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three 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.
Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Brittany Russell.
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 10th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three 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.
Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Pleasanton on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Mt. Diablo going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Pleasanton on Nov. 16 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in a claiming race going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 29 for trainer John Kimmel.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 122 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going three 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.
Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Pleasanton on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Pleasanton on Nov. 9 for trainer Gloria Haley.
Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked six furlongs in 1:12.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four 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.
Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Casse Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Singspiel (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Mark Casse.
Mufasa (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Vosburgh), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 122 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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.
Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 105 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed second in the Spinster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 6 for trainer Chad Brown.
Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Oaklawn on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 105 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she won an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Chad Brown.
That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.
Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 15th 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 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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