Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan continues on the comeback trail. Unraced since finishing eighth in the Belmont, the Goldencents colt has worked three times in recent weeks. Saturday’s four-furlong work, a 49-second move at Fair Grounds, was the Kenny McPeek trainee’s longest since he returned to the tab.
Ocean Club, who won her first career graded-stakes race on Sept. 21 when she battled gamely to win the Noble Damsel (G3) at Aqueduct, returned to the work tab Saturday for the first time since that win. Trained by Jack Sisterson, she worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Glen Hill Farm. A homebred for Glen Hill, she is a 4-year-old daughter of Curlin out of their stakes-winning, multiple graded-stakes placed mare Theatre Star.
These 42 graded-stakes winners worked across the country on Saturday morning:
Iscreamuscream (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Rodeo Drive (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. 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.
Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Woodford (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Larry Rivelli.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. 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.
Buchu (Justify), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Appalachian, 2023 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 160 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed seventh in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Phil Bauer.
Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 177 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 Vosburgh (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for trainer Bill Mott.
Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Remsen), worked three furlongs in 39.1 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed sixth in a starter allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Parx Racing on July 3 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.
Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed ninth in the Audubon going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Mark Casse.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 66th fastest of 160 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three 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.
First Peace (Funtastic), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eddie D), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Formidable Man (City of Light), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Del Mar Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 68 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 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed sixth in the Phoenix (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 4 for trainer John Ennis.
Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 85th 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 fifth in the Dashing Beauty going six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on July 7 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Prerequisite (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 144th fastest of 177 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Athenia going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 19 for trainer Chad Brown.
Salesman (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked six furlongs in 1:12.2 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed sixth in the Bull Dog going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fresno on Oct. 13 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Simply in Front (Summer Front), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Music City), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 160 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Valley View (G2) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 25 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.1 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 32 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 the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Bobby Dibona.
Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed 11th in the Sycamore (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 11 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
World Record (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Amsterdam), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.
Super Chow (Lord Nelson), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Maryland Sprint, 2024 Tom Fool Handicap, 2024 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 122 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Parx Sprint going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Bizzee Channel (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Arlington), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed third in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Sept. 19 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.
Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Al Stall Jr.
Comparative (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 160 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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 Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In his last start he placed third in the Vosburgh (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for trainer Edward Allard.
Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 94 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 13 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.
Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:04.6 at Delta Downs 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 fifth in the Fayette (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 22 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five 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.
Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed ninth in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 1 for trainer Joe Sharp.
Most Wanted (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 117th fastest of 177 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.
Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Noble Damsel), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Glen Hill Farm on Saturday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Noble Damsel (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 21 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 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 five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 11 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Regret), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 58 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.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 117th fastest of 177 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.
Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Sycamore (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 11 for trainer Mike Maker.
Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 177 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.
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 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 45.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Sept. 22 for trainer Nolan Ramsey.
Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Parx Racing on Oct. 16 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.
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