Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan continued his preparation for the Grade 1, $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational by breezing five furlongs in 59.48 seconds Saturday morning at Gulfstream Park.
“We wanted a nice, solid breeze out of him so he got something out of it,” said trainer Ken McPeek. “It was a good next step. We’ll go over him this afternoon and this morning to make sure he’s OK. One more work next week, either Friday or Saturday, I haven’t decided, and then we’ll make a decision whether we’re going to go or not.”
Second in the Preakness and eighth in the Belmont, Mystik Dan was off for six months before finishing sixth Dec. 26 in the Malibu (G1). McPeek said the 4-year-old son of Goldencents seems to like his surroundings and the track.
“One of the questions coming out of the Belmont…(jockey) Brian Hernandez felt like he didn’t like the sort of deepness of the Saratoga track last summer, and I think this track is more of a skip-along type of racetrack he’ll get over well,” he said. “But he’ll have to do it in the afternoon.”
McPeek said he “just wants to make sure he has what I call a happy week and stays in the feed tub and shows good energy. He’s done well. Lovely horse. Really grand to be around.”
Power Squeeze, the only filly expected to run in the $3 million Pegasus World Cup, was also on the Gulfstream track Saturday morning, working five furlongs in 1:01.66.
Winner of the Alabama (G1) at Saratoga over the summer, Power Squeeze comes into the Pegasus off a second-place finish at Gulfstream on Dec. 26 in the Rampart. The 4-year-old daughter of Union Rags has two wins and a second over the Gulfstream track.
“She went very nice,” said trainer Jorge Delgado. “She breezed really strong and the gallop out was what we expected. She did it really easy. She goes (the Pegasus 1 1/8 mile) distance really well. The last race there was a slow pace in the race and the small field didn’t help her, but it sets her up for this race.
“She loves the distance, she loves the surface, she knows how to win. If there’s a good pace she’ll run a good race.”
Other possible Pegasus runners working Saturday at Payson Park included Grade 1 winner Saudi Crown, an invitee to the Pegasus World Cup, who worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds, and Fluffy Socks, a favorite in the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G2), who worked a half mile in 49.4 seconds.
These 42 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Laffit Pincay, Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Formidable Man (City of Light), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Hollywood Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:17.0 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 58.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 32 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 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 14 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Get Her Number (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner (2020 American Pharoah), worked four furlongs in 52.2 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Mint Millions (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 2 for trainer Peter Miller.
Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Franklin-Simpson), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Holiday Cheer going six furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Jose D’Angelo.
Kopion (Omaha Beach), a Grade 1 winner (2024 La Brea), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 71st fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked five furlongs in 1:01.7 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Rampart going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday 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 placed sixth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Goldikova (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Accomplished Girl (Street Boss), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Nelson J. Menard Memorial going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Chatalas (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Chandelier), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 51st fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed eighth in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.
Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked five furlongs in 59.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Fort Lauderdale (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Mike Maker.
Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she won the Golden Rod (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30 for trainer Brad Cox.
Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 80 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 Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
J B Strikes Back (Goldencents), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Laffit Pincay, Jr.), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Laffit Pincay, Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Mi Hermano Ramon (Creative Cause), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Muhimma (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Demoiselle), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Demoiselle (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Brad Cox.
Musical Mischief (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Locust Grove), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 32 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 Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for trainer Jorge Periban.
Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 46.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 97 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she won an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 24 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Diego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Sunland Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Sunland Park. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Todd Fincher.
Three Witches (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Monica), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed 10th in the Great Lady M (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Los Alamitos on July 6 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 80 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Harlan’s Holiday, 2023 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Harlan’s Holiday (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Bill Mott.
Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Bayakoa (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 97 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Lexington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Brad Cox.
Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Fort Lauderdale (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
La Mehana (Al Wukair), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Waya), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Via Borghese going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Life’s an Audible (Audible), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start, she placed ninth in the Tropical Park Oaks going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 28 for trainer Paul McGee.
Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Joe Sharp.
Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 74 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four 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.
Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed second in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 16 for trainer Mike Maker.
That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Janus going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed second in the Harlan’s Holiday (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Brian Lynch.
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