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Just F Y I, 3-for-3 as a juvenile in 2023 but 0-for-3 last year, returned to the work tab for trainer Bill Mott.

The 4-year-old Justify filly, who was the 2023 champion 2-year-old filly, breezed three furlongs in 38.6 seconds Wednesday morning at Payson Park, third fastest of five at the distance.

It was Just F Y I’s second work since a sixth-place finish in the Grade 1 Acorn on June 7. She started her year with second-place finishes in the Ashland (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).

She resumed training New Year’s Day with a three-furlong breeze in 38.0 seconds.

Just F Y I was one of six graded-stakes winners with published works Wednesday.

Just F Y I (Justify), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2023 Frizette), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Payson Park on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Bill Mott.

Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was 37 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.

Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday morning. It was the slowest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Mother Goose (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 26 for trainer Mark Hennig.

Abientot (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matron), worked five furlongs in 1:01.7 on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed 14th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Mark Casse.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor’s), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Josie Carroll.

Ice Chocolat (Goldikovic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Poker), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start, he won the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Mark Casse.

Tuesday

Seven graded-stakes winners worked Tuesday.

Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 35.4 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. 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.

Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Michelle Lovell.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked three furlongs in 39.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 10th in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 17 for trainer Bruce Levine.

Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Luis Rey, 2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Tuesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed ninth in W going about 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Ascot on June 22 for trainer John W. Sadler.

Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Discovery going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 3 for trainer Bill Mott.

Bold Journey (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on March 30 for trainer Bill Mott.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Tuesday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.