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Next, winner of seven straight graded stakes, fired a bullet Wednesday morning at Turfway Park for trainer Doug Cowans.

The 6-year-old gelding by Not This Time breezed five furlongs in 1:00.5 on the synthetic surface, fastest of 15 at the track and distance.

Next is 4-for-4 this year, all on dirt at 1 3/8 miles or longer. He is pointed to the Breeders’ Cup, but his connections have yet to announce whether he’ll run in the Classic at 1 1/4 miles or the Turf at 1 1/2 miles.

Next was one of 15 graded-stakes winners with published works Wednesday.

Newgate (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was two days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.

Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four 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.

Forbidden Kingdom (American Pharoah), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Joe Hernandez, 2022 San Felipe, 2022 San Vicente), worked five furlongs in 58.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Wednesday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Kona Gold going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Next (Not This Time), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Brooklyn, 2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Turfway Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. 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.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Wednesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Woodward (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Intricate (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 50 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fifth in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Señor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Diego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the California Crown (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Todd Fincher.

Three Technique (Mr Speaker), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John A. Nerud), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Training on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Ack Ack (G3) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Jason Cook.

Messier (Empire Maker), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Westchester, 2022 Robert B. Lewis, 2021 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.

Big Invasion (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Quick Call), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the California Crown Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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.

Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Delta Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going five furlongs on the main track at Louisiana Downs on Sept. 25 for trainer Jonathan Wong.

Coinage (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2021 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Mark Casse.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed ninth in the Turf Sprint (G2) going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Chris Hartman.