Carson’s Run worked Sunday for the first time since winning the Grade 3 Jockey Club Derby on Oct. 5.
The 3-year-old son of Cupid breezed four furlongs at Belmont Park in 51.31 seconds, 155th fastest of 178 at the distance.
Carson’s Run has won three of five starts this year for trainer Christophe Clement, also scoring in the Saratoga Derby (G1), and he was second in the Nashville Derby (G3).
He was one of 17 graded-stakes winners with published works on Sunday.
Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer John Ortiz.
Carson’s Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 155th fastest of 178 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Jockey Club Derby Invitational (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Buchu (Justify), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Appalachian, 2023 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Formidable Man (City of Light), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Del Mar Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.
Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Arapahoe Park on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was 28 days ago going four furlongs at Arapahoe Park. 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.
One Timer (Trappe Shot), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 46.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable Miss Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed second in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in the Locust Grove (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 14 for trainer Randy Morse.
Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Virginia Derby, 2024 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 51.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 155th fastest of 178 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Jockey Club Derby Invitational (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Pleasanton on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Bull Dog going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fresno on Oct. 13 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 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 63 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 City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint Julep), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 115th fastest of 178 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
Evening Sun (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2022 San Francisco Mile), worked four furlongs in 46.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday 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 seventh in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 20 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Implicated (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 10th in the First Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.
Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four 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.
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