White Abarrio tuned up for his last race of 2024 with a
bullet workout over the very track where he will start Saturday.
The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner drilled three furlongs
in 35.41 seconds, the fastest of 21 breezes at that distance Sunday morning at
Gulfstream Park. Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., he galloped out a half-mile in 48.10 seconds, according to Daily Racing Form. White Abarrio is entered to race
against 11 rivals in the seven furlong, Grade 3 Mr. Prospector Stakes.
On a busy training session at Santa Anita, Kentucky Derby
winner Mystik Dan was clocked going three furlongs in 37.4 seconds ahead of his
much-anticipated start Thursday in the seven-furlong Malibu (G1).
Mystik Dan, who hit the track at about 7:45 a.m. PST, was
backed up to the seven-eighths pole before breaking into a gallop. He sped
things up near the quarter pole, where he found company from a pair of horses
to his inside, then continued to accelerate through the lane.
Work of the Day from @santaanitapark—Mystik Dan worked 3 Furlongs in 37.80 on December 22nd, 2024, for trainer @KennyMcPeek. @KentuckyDerby pic.twitter.com/6qkAyptExK
— XBTV (@WatchXBTV) December 22, 2024
Raging Torrent, working for Doug O’Neill, also drilled for
the Malibu, going four furlongs in 48.2 seconds.
Straight No Chaser returned to the work tab with a
three-furlong move in 35.8 seconds. It was the second-fastest of 25 works at
the distance. Trained by Dan Blacker, Straight No Chaser won the Breeders’ Cup
Sprint by a half-length Nov. 2 at Del Mar and is expected to come back Feb. 22
in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) in Saudi Arabia.
Promising 2-year-old colt Barnes, a debut winner at
Churchill Downs on Nov. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert, worked six furlongs from
the gate in 1:12.8.
Grade 2-winning sprinter Sprit of Makena, sidelined since
Sept. 23, worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds for trainer George
Papaprodromou. It was his third work on the comeback trail. Before the layoff
Spirit of Makena won last year’s Triple Bend (G2) and San Carlos (G3) at Santa
Anita.
Pacific Classic (G1) winner Mixto worked four
furlongs in 48.4 seconds for O’Neill. He most recently was third in the Native
Diver (G3) at Del Mar on Nov. 23.
There were 25 graded-stakes winners who had timed workouts
Sunday.
White Abarrio (Race Day), a three-time Grade 1
winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2023 Whitney, 2022 Florida Derby), worked
three furlongs in 35.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fastest of 21
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going seven
furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 22 for trainer Saffie
Joseph Jr.
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024
Kentucky Derby), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was
the 20th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.
Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup
Turf Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Gulfstream Park. It was
the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days
ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed sixth
in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 1 for
trainer Mike Maker.
Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked
four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 92
works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the Native Diver (G3) going
1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 23 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Soul of an Angel (Atreides), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup
Filly & Mare Sprint), worked four furlongs in 53.7 seconds at Gulfstream
Park. It was the 72nd fastest of 73 works at the distance. Her previous work
was six days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start,
she won the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on
the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’
Cup Sprint), worked three furlongs in 35.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
second fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his
last race. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Sprint going six
furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Dan Blacker.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024
John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in
50.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 67th fastest of 92 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going
1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer George
Papaprodromou.
Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar
Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Grounds.
It was the 15th fastest of 44 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 Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at
Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe
Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
61st fastest of 92 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Eddie
D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer
Leonard Powell.
Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien),
worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the seventh fastest of 47
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the Korea Sprint (G3)
going about six furlongs on the dirt at Seoul on Sept. 8 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
City Man (Mucho Macho Man), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fort
Lauderdale), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the
47th fastest of 107 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago
going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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 Clément.
First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba),
worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 20th fastest
of 107 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three
furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Whitney
(G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brad
Cox.
Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill
Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Turf Paradise. It was the second
fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Turf Paradise. In his last start, he placed fifth in a starter
allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 21
for trainer Adan Farias.
Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pat O’Brien),
worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest
of 92 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 the Breeders’
Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for
trainer Doug O’Neill.
Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple
Bend), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 28th
fastest of 92 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Santa
Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa
Anita on Sept. 30 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Motorious (Muhaarar), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Green Flash
Handicap, 2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in
46.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 26 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 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five
furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 33rd fastest of 92 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won
the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for
trainer Doug O’Neill.
Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar
Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
third fastest of 22 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 the
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1
for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical
Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 23rd
fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going
five 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.
La Cara (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pocahontas), worked
four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 24th fastest of 35
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three
furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Breeders’
Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1
for trainer Mark Casse.
Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf),
worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 62nd fastest
of 107 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Commonwealth Turf (G3)
going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23 for trainer Steve
Asmussen.
Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked
four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 17th fastest of 92
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Queen Elizabeth II
Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for
trainer Chad Brown.
Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked
three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 25
works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Autumn Miss (G3)
going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked
four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 11th fastest of 35
works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs
at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going
1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 24 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L.
McKnight), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the
62nd fastest of 107 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.
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