Newgate, most recently third in the Grade 1 California
Crown, earned a bullet when drilling five furlongs in 59.2 seconds Sunday on
the fast main track at Santa Anita, where his trainer Bob Baffert had a busy
morning working Breeders’ Cup hopefuls.
With the championship less than two weeks away at Del Mar, Baffert worked Newgate for the $7 million Classic, Citizen Bull and Gaming for the Juvenile, Fort Bragg for the Sprint
or Dirt Mile, Muth for the Dirt Mile and Non Compliant for the Juvenile Fillies.
Santa Anita
Newgate had the fastest of 51 works at the five-furlong distance.
Citizen Bull, winner of the American Pharoah (G1), went five furlongs in 59.8
seconds. Gaming, the Del Mar Futurity (G1) winner, worked six furlongs from the
gate in 1:12.4.
Fort Bragg, most recently fourth in the Santa Anita Sprint
Championship (G2), worked five furlongs from the gate in 59.8 seconds. Muth,
who was last in the California Crown, also went five furlongs in 59.8 seconds.
Non Compliant, the Oak Leaf (G2) winner, completed her five-furlong drill also
in 59.8 seconds.
Phil D’Amato worked Gold Phoenix for the Turf, Hang the Moon
for the Filly & Mare Turf and Motorious for the Turf Sprint, all on the
synthetic training track. Grade 1 winner Gold Phoenix, most recently fifth in
the John Henry (G2), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2. Hang the Moon, upset
victor of the Rodeo Drive (G2), clocked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds.
Motorious, winner of the Green Flash (G3) at Del Mar on Aug. 31, fired a bullet
when going five furlongs in 59.0 seconds.
Doug O’Neill worked Mixto for the Classic, Katonah for the Dirt Mile and Pali
Kitten for the Juvenile Turf Sprint. Mixto, winner of the Pacific Classic (G1),
worked five furlongs from the gate in 1:01.2. Katonah, fourth in the California
Crown, went five furlongs from the gate in 1:01.4. Pali Kitten, victorious in
the Speakeasy on Oct. 5 at Santa Anita, worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds.
John Sadler worked Dirt Mile prospect Full Serrano.
Runner-up in the Pacific Classic, the South America import earned a bullet when
completing six furlongs in 1:11.8.
Belmont Park
Grade 1 winner Scottish Lassie worked at Belmont
Park in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies on Nov. 1 at Del
Mar.
The daughter of McKinzie was among the first to breeze after
the training track reopened at 7:30 a.m. EDT and was guided through her
exercise by jockey José Lezcano, who piloted her to victory last out to the
graduate in the Frizette (G1) on Oct. 5 at Aqueduct.
Scottish Lassie worked outside Jody’s Pride, runner-up in
last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, and was about one length behind as
they came to the wire to complete a half-mile in 49.50 seconds, according to New
York Racing Association clockers. Scottish Lassie ranged up to sweep past her
workmate into the track’s first turn and galloped out strongly in front.
Trainer and co-owner Jorge Abreu said he wanted an easier
work for Scottish Lassie in her first effort since winning the Frizette by an
impressive nine lengths.
“Lezcano said they went pretty well, and in the gallop out
she was full of herself,” Abreu said. “I told Lezcano I didn’t want her to get
head and head right away. I was just trying to get her to relax. First breeze
back I didn’t want her going in 47 or anything like that.”
Abreu added Scottish Lassie will work once more at Belmont
on either Friday or Saturday before heading to Del Mar.
Graded-stakes winners
There were 41 workouts registered for graded winners across
the U.S. and Canada on Sunday.
Muth (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 1 winner
(2024 Arkansas Derby, 2023 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 59.4
seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 51 works
at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed sixth in the California Crown (G1)
going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Bob
Baffert.
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 American
Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
fourth fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago
going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the American
Pharoah (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for
trainer Bob Baffert.
Cogburn (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jaipur), worked
four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth fastest of
68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Turf Sprint (G2)
going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Steve
Asmussen.
Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity),
worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of six
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Del Mar Futurity (G1) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe
Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest
of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth 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.
Gun Pilot (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Churchill Downs),
worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 12th
fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed second in the
Forego (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for
trainer Steve Asmussen.
Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 24th fastest of 51 works at
the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start, he won the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on
the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Newgate (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita
Handicap), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start, he placed third in the California Crown (G1) going 1
1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frizette),
worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 85th fastest
of 147 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In
her last start, she won the Frizette (G1) going one mile on the main track at
Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for trainer Jorge Abreu.
Storm the Court (Court Vision), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders’
Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his
last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going one
mile on the main track at Laurel Park on Sept. 22 for trainer Lacey Gaudet.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John
Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4
at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his
last start, he won the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on
the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel,
2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 15th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work
since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the City of Hope
Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer
Phil D’Amato.
Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo
Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 24th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was her first work
since her last race. In her last start, she won the Rodeo Drive (G2) going 1
1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John
Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds
at Churchill Downs. It was the 12th 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 turf at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for
trainer Phil D’Amato.
Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Zenyatta,
2024 Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was
the 14th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days
ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Zenyatta
(G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for
trainer Jeff Mullins.
Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf
Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 26th
fastest of 88 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last
race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the First Lady (G1) going one
mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Richard Baltas.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe
Hernández), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
67th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four 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.
Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked
four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 64th fastest of 88
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 John Henry Turf
Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for
trainer Leonard Powell.
Happy Jack (Oxbow), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Triple Bend), worked
three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 17th fastest of 26
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Pat O’Brien
(G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 24 for trainer
Doug O’Neill.
Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe),
worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 51
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 Shared Belief going
one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Pleasanton. It was the 14th fastest of 50
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start, he placed sixth in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at
Fresno on Oct. 4 for trainer Steve Sherman.
Non Compliant (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Oak Leaf),
worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest
of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four
furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Oak Leaf (G2) going 1
1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked
six furlongs in 1:11.0 at Santa Anita. It was the faster of two works at the
distance. Her previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita.
In her last start, she placed ninth in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2
furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable
Miss Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the
sixth fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her
last race. 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.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D),
worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest
of 31 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 six furlongs on the
turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Motorious (Muhaarar), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Green Flash
Handicap, 2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in
59.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance.
His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his
last start, he won the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the
turf at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Oaklawn Mile, 2022 Affirmed), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Woodbine.
It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days
ago going three furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start, he won the Oaklawn
Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 1 for trainer
Bob Baffert.
Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Whitmore,
2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Remington Park.
It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start, he won
the David M. Vance going six furlongs on the main track at Remington Park on
Sept. 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022
Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at
Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous
work was six 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.
Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked four
furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the eighth fastest of 38 works
at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at
Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Mighty Beau going five
furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 8 for trainer Laura Cazares.
Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon),
worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 12th fastest of 13
works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Del Mar Oaks (G1)
going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint
Julep), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 74th
fastest of 147 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago
going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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.
Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked five
furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 51 works
at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Santa Anita Sprint
Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept.
29 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked
five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of 32 works at
the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at
Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed third in an allowance race going
seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 15 for trainer D.
Wayne Lukas.
Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked
four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 31
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Del Mar Oaks (G1)
going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked four
furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at
the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four 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.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 13 works at
the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille),
worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 33rd fastest of
88 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 Del Mar
Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Peter
Eurton.
Surveillance (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Troy), worked
four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the seventh fastest of
147 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Harvey
Pack going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Wayne
Potts.
Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked
five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 13
works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the John C. Mabee (G2)
going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Zona Verde (Calyx), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Jimmy Durante), worked
five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at
the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa
Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Unzip Me going 6 1/2 furlongs
on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
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