Book’em Danno fired a bullet Sunday morning as he prepares for his next start in the Grade 2 Cigar Mile.
The 6-year-old gelding breezed five furlongs in 1:00.21 Sunday morning at Belmont Park, fastest of 22 at the distance.
Trainer Derek Ryan told Horse Racing Nation last week that after the Cigar Mile, Book’em Danno likely will be pointed to either the Saudi Cup (G1) or the Riyadh Dirt Mile (G2). Read more here.
Book’em Danno was one of 32 graded-stakes winners with published works Sunday.
Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 First Lady, 2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 137 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the First Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.
White Abarrio (Race Day), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2023 Whitney, 2022 Florida Derby), worked three furlongs in 35.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Rick Dutrow.
Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Goldikova (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Book’em Danno (Bucchero), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Woody Stephens), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Perryville (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Derek Ryan.
Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 11th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 13th in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Brad Cox.
Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Richard Baltas.
Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 on turf at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of seven 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.
Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed 10th in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 25 for trainer Jamie Ness.
Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Demoiselle), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 137 works at the distance. Her previous work was 29 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Allaire DuPont Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 87th fastest of 137 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.
May Day Ready (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Jessamine), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Joe Lee.
Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 63 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight 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.
Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pat O’Brien), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Señor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Diego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.9 at Zia Park on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 21 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Todd Fincher.
The Grey Wizard (Caravaggio), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Belmont Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the John Forbes Memorial going 2 miles on the turf at Far Hills on Oct. 19 for trainer Graham Motion.
Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:04.4 on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Kinza (Carpe Diem), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Santa Ysabel, 2024 Las Virgenes), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 48 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Carey Memorial Handicap going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne on Sept. 29 for trainer Chris Block.
Evening Sun (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2022 San Francisco Mile), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 20 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Downs At Albuquerque Handicap going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Albuquerque on Oct. 27 for trainer Dick Cappellucci.
Masqueparade (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 48 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 Woodward (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for trainer Rob Atras.
Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked five furlongs in 1:07.0 on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the slowest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Neil Drysdale.
R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 33 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Azalea going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 13 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 137 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. 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.
Waskesiu (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Payson Park on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Florida Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 9 for trainer Bill Mott.
Watchtower (Demarchelier), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Autumn Miss), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 on turf at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four 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.
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