Mullikin worked Wednesday for the first time since his second-place finish in the Grade 2 Cigar Mile on Dec. 7.
The 5-year-old son of Violence breezed three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at WinStar Training Center, fifth fastest of six at the distance.
Mullikin gave trainer Rodolphe Brisset his first Grade 1 win when he won the Forego at Saratoga in August. He also won the John A. Nerud (G2) and was third in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint.
Mullikin was one of 15 graded-stakes winners who worked Wednesday.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Wednesday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed eighth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Mullikin (Violence), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Forego), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Winstar Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.
Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Los Alamitos on Wednesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed fourth in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Accomplished Girl (Street Boss), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Wednesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Robert “Bobby” Kelly Memorial going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 1 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Instant Coffee (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 59.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in the Fred W. Hooper (G3) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Chad Summers.
Starting Over (Liam’s Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 11th in the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 20 for trainer Mike Maker.
World Record (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Amsterdam), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Winstar Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the slowest of six works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Steel Valley Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Mahoning Valley Race Course on Nov. 25 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.
Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
Big Invasion (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Quick Call), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Payson Park on Wednesday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Double Thunder (Super Saver), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bashford Manor), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Highpoint Farm And Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in a starter allowance race going one mile on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Feb. 7 for trainer Terry Young.
Ice Chocolat (Goldikovic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Poker), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Mark Casse.
Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Lone Star Park on July 12 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Noble Damsel), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Glen Hill Farm on Wednesday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Endeavour (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 1 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Scalable (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Interborough going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 25 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Oaklawn on Wednesday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he won the King Cotton going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 25 for trainer Chris Hartman.
Tuesday
These graded-stakes winners had published works Tuesday.
Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 18 days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 23 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Kehoe Beach (Omaha Beach), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mrs. Revere), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Un Ojo (Laoban), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds at The Training Center At Copper Crowne on Tuesday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at The Training Center At Copper Crowne. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 27 for trainer Linda Rice.
Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn on Tuesday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 8 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Tuesday morning. It was the 20th 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 Forego going 6 1/2 furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Feb. 1 for trainer Bob Hess Jr.
Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 52.6 seconds at Oaklawn on Tuesday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 14 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
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