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Next, winner of his last seven starts, returned to the work tab Tuesday for the first time since scoring in the Grade 3 Greenwood Cup on Sept. 21.

The 6-year-old Not This time gelding breezed four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Turfway Park, 41st fastest of 50 works at the distance.

Next, who has made his last 10 starts on dirt at 1 3/8 miles or longer, is pointed to the Breeders’ Cup for his next start. Yet to be announced is whether he’ll go in the Classic at 1 1/4 miles or try the 1 1/2-mile Turf. Trainer Doug Cowans explained his thoughts on each option in an interview with Horse Racing Nation.

Next (Not This Time), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Brooklyn, 2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 50 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Greenwood Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Doug Cowans.

Eternal Hope (Teofilo), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was three days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fourth in the Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Stitched (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 10th in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on June 1 for trainer Greg Foley.

Messier (Empire Maker), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Westchester, 2022 Robert B. Lewis, 2021 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Bold Act (New Approach), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sycamore), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was three days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed third in the Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 15 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Chop Chop (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bewitch), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ladies Marathon (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Brad Cox.

Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Paul McGee.

Star of Mystery (Kodiac), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Quick Call), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was three days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Quick Call (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 14 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iroquois), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fifth in the Matt Winn (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 9 for trainer Larry Demeritte.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Monmouth Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Sept. 13 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.