Thorpedo Anna completed her preparations for an expected start in next weekend’s Grade 1 Cotillion Stakes at Parx on Saturday with a bullet move at Saratoga.
The 3-year-old daughter of Fast Anna, trained by Kenny McPeek, worked five furlongs in 1:00.2, the fastest of 12 works at the distance.
The three-time Grade 1 winner of this year’s Coaching Club American Oaks, Acorn and Kentucky Oaks, last worked seven days ago, going four furlongs at Saratoga.
In her last start she placed second in the Travers Stakes (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24.
Thorpedo Anna was one of 58 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday. The others were:
National Treasure (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Metropolitan Handicap, 2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed sixth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Muth (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Arkansas Derby, 2023 American Pharoah), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Shared Belief going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Beaute Cachee (Literato), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jenny Wiley), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 192 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 11 for trainer Chad Brown.
Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 105 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Prioress (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer John Ortiz.
Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed ninth in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.
Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 53rd fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.
Du Jour (Temple City), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Del Mar Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Thistledown on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Del Mar Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Eddie Read (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 28 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Raging Sea (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Chad Brown.
Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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. 30 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Draftkings Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.
Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 57 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 25 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Ways and Means (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Test), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.
Buchu (Justify), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Appalachian, 2023 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 105 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Phil Bauer.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Chad Brown.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Accomplished Girl (Street Boss), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Ellis Park on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Bran (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 21 for trainer John Sadler.
Future Is Now (Great Notion), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 21 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Smart N Fancy going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Michael Trombetta.
Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Chad Brown.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 205 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.
Life Talk (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Demoiselle), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 75th fastest of 192 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Gazelle (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Soul of an Angel (Atreides), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ruffian), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable Miss Handicap), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 87 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 the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Bobby Dibona.
Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed sixth in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 3 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Wow Whata Summer (Summer Front), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Penn Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in a handicap going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Chuckie Lawrence.
Messier (Empire Maker), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Westchester, 2022 Robert B. Lewis, 2021 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 116th fastest of 192 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.
Super Chow (Lord Nelson), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Maryland Sprint, 2024 Tom Fool Handicap, 2024 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Alapocas Run going six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on July 8 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Ghostzapper, 2023 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Antonio Sano.
Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Chillingworth, 2023 La Canada), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed third in the Santa Monica (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 3 for trainer John Sadler.
Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Pleasanton on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Del Mar Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 29 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Repo Rocks (Tapiture), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Westchester, 2023 Toboggan), worked five furlongs in 59.7 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Colonial Downs on Aug. 22 for trainer Jamie Ness.
Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked six furlongs in 1:11.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed sixth in the Glens Falls (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Chismosa (Clubhouse Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Las Flores), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 25 for trainer Rafael DeLeon.
Classier (Empire Maker), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Los Alamitos Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Laurel Park on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Colonial Downs on Aug. 11 for trainer A. Ferris Allen III.
Clearly Unhinged (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Winning Colors), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 71st fastest of 105 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Rumson going five furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on Sept. 1 for trainer Edward Allard.
Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. 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 Bob Baffert.
Highestdistinction (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2023 International Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Oceanport going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on Aug. 16 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.
Magic Michael (Dramedy), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Greenwood Cup), worked five furlongs in 59.7 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 27 for trainer Jamie Ness.
Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Smile Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 6 for trainer Juan Alvarado.
Ridin With Biden (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 27 for trainer Butch Reid.
Scalable (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 75th fastest of 192 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Monmouth Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 27 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ballerina Handicap (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.
Smokin’ T (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 River City), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 1 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 16 for trainer Chad Brown.
Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 30 for trainer Brian Lynch.
Uncle Heavy (Social Inclusion), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Withers), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Smarty Jones going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 24 for trainer Butch Reid.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 87 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 1 for trainer Nolan Ramsey.
Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on July 8 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.
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