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Newgrange, unraced since finishing fifth in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap in July, returned to the work tab Thursday for trainer Phil D’Amato.

The 5-year-old son of Violence closed out 2023 with a victory in the San Antonio (G2) and opened 2024 by winning the San Pascual (G2). 

After a sixth-place finish in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), he got a bit of a rest before the San Diego Handicap.

He worked once in August before returning Thursday to go three furlongs at Los Alamitos in 37.6 seconds, seventh fastest of 10 at the distance.

Newgrange was one of 12 graded-stakes winners with published works Thursday.

Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 39.3 seconds at Saratoga on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante), worked six furlongs in 1:11.4 at Del Mar on Thursday morning. It was the only works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Los Alamitos on Thursday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 82 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. 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.

Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Del Mar on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Lure going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 19 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Del Mar on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 24 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Delaware Park on Thursday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 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.

La Mehana (Al Wukair), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Waya), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Waya (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 4 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Casse Training Center on Thursday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Singspiel (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Mark Casse.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Turf Paradise on Thursday morning. It was the 53rd fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the FTBOA Gil Campbell Memorial Handicap going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Oct. 19 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Senbei (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won the Belmont Turf Sprint (G3) going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for trainer Christophe Clement.