With her next start expected to be next weekend at
Keeneland, two-time Grade 1 winner Gina Romantica turned in a workout Saturday
morning at Saratoga.
The 5-year-old mare owned by Peter Brant and trained by
Chad Brown went a half-mile in 49.0 seconds on the fast dirt of the Oklahoma
training track.
Coming off a second-place finish last month in the
Ballston Spa (G2), Gina Romantica will try to defend her 2023 win next Saturday
in the Grade 1 First Lady.
There were 64 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. and
Canada work tab after another 10 Friday.
Saturday
Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade
1 winner (2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four
furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 123 works at
the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at
Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Bing
Crosby, 2023 Bing Crosby), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed
second in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del
Mar on Aug. 24 for trainer Eric Kruljac.
Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Diana, 2023
Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 46th
fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago
going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Diana (G1) going
1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.
Arthur’s Ride (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Whitney), worked four
furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 123 works at
the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at
Saratoga. 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. 1 for trainer Bill
Mott.
Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the
99th fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago
going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won an allowance race
going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 8 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Fourstardave
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 49th
fastest of 123 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago
going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Fourstardave
Handicap (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 11 for trainer
Chad Brown.
Carson’s Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the
87th fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago
going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the
Nashville Derby Invitational (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky
Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Christophe Clément.
Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Hopeful),
worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 34th fastest of
123 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four
furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Hopeful (G1) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked
four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 78th fastest of 123 works
at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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 five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Saratoga. It was the
fourth fastest of 11 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.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile),
worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 22
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. 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.
McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the
75th fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago
going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the
Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for
trainer Chad Brown.
Raging Sea (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Personal Ensign),
worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 47th fastest of
123 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.
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue Grass),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Saratoga. It was the fourth fastest of 11
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the 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 five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest
of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.
Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked
four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 16th fastest of 71
works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Del Mar Debutante (G1) going
seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Forbidden Kingdom (American Pharoah), a three-time Grade 2 winner
(2023 Joe Hernandez, 2022 San Felipe, 2022 San Vicente), worked five furlongs
in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 16 works at the distance.
His previous work was 12 days ago going six 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.
Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown,
2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the
fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fourth in the Harvey
Pack going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer
Michael Trombetta.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff
Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga.
It was the 78th fastest of 123 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 Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at
Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Chad Brown.
Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill
Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked three furlongs in
39.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the slowest of 39 works at the distance.
His previous work was 27 days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last
start he placed seventh in the Seagram Cup (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the
synthetic at Woodbine on July 27 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf
Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 16th
fastest of 71 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Ladies Turf Sprint
(G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer
Richard Baltas.
Formidable Man (City of Light), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Del Mar
Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the eighth
fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Del Mar Derby (G2)
going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Future Is Now (Great Notion), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Intercontinental), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Hill. It was the
fourth fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days
ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. 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 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 62nd fastest of 123 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.
Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2024 John C. Mabee),
worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 16
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8
miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Idea Generation (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Flower Bowl),
worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 75th fastest of
123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five
furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Flower Bowl (G2) going 1
3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer Chad Brown.
Intricate (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Golden Rod), worked
five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at
the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at
Saratoga. 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.
Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Demoiselle), worked
four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 66th fastest of 123 works
at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at
Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Allaire DuPont Distaff
going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Todd
Pletcher.
Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked
four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 69th fastest of 123 works
at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at
Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going one mile
on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Moira (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Beverly D.), worked
four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 47th fastest of 87 works
at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start
she placed second in the E. P. Taylor (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at
Woodbine on Sept. 14 for trainer Kevin Attard.
Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Pleasanton. It was the ninth fastest of 30
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going one mile on the main
track at Fresno on Sept. 15 for trainer Steve Sherman.
Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside
Information), worked four furlongs in 51.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was
the 98th fastest of 118 works at the distance. This was her first work since
her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Dashing Beauty going
six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on July 7 for trainer Jorge
Delgado.
Papilio (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Appalachian),
worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 19th fastest
of 155 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In
her last start she placed fifth in the One Dreamer going one mile and 70 yards
on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 5 for trainer Mark Casse.
Prerequisite (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wonder Again),
worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 20th fastest
of 155 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won an allowance race going 1
1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked
five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 16
works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed ninth in the Ladies Turf Sprint
(G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer
Richard Mandella.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream
Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 11th
fastest of 41 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.
Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Turfway Park. It was the fifth fastest of 35 works
at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at
Turfway Park. In his last start he placed ninth in the Kentucky Cup Classic
(G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 23 for trainer
Brendan Walsh.
Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile),
worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest
of 71 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 1 1/16 miles on the
turf at Del Mar on Aug. 29 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Wow Whata Summer (Summer Front), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Penn Mile),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill. It was the 10th fastest of 26
works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at
Fair Hill. 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.
Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Virginia Derby, 2024 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont
Park. It was the 87th fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he
won the Virginia Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on
Sept. 7 for trainer Christophe Clément.
Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Chillingworth, 2023 La Canada), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita.
It was the 22nd fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was
seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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 1:01.0 at Pleasanton. It
was the ninth fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was 14
days ago going five furlongs at Pleasanton. 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.
Cupid’s Claws (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Tokyo City
Cup), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Woodbine. It was the fifth
fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going 1
1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on July 21 for trainer Brad Dunslow.
Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint
Julep), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 66th
fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago
going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the
Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for
trainer Chad Brown.
Dynadrive (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2024 John B. Connally
Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Turfway Park. It was the 28th
fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an
allowance race going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for
trainer Mike Maker.
English Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth
Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Fair Hill. It was the 23rd fastest of
26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed ninth in the Tapit going one
mile and 70 yards on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 29 for trainer Graham
Motion.
Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked five
furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 60 works at the
distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Del Mar Futurity (G1) going
seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Hope Road (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Torrey Pines),
worked four furlongs in 46.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 71
works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Torrey Pines (G3) going one mile
on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby
Steaks), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 84th
fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed sixth in the King Edward
(G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on Aug. 23 for trainer Mark Casse.
Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked
four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 22 works at
the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start
she placed second in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del
Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Mo Plex (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sanford), worked four
furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 123 works at
the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at
Saratoga. In his last start he won the Funny Cide going six furlongs on the
main track at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart.
Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks),
worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 47th fastest of
123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race
going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on July 26 for trainer Chad Brown.
Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap),
worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fastest of
118 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 Smile
Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 6 for trainer
Juan Alvarado.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked four
furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 16th fastest of 71 works at
the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start he won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the
main track at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Running Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth),
worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 69th fastest of
123 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four
furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Bernard Baruch going 1 1/16
miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Selenaia (Sea The Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Honeymoon), worked
four furlongs in 52.2 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 111th fastest of 114
works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at
Turfway Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Mizdirection going 6
1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 18 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff),
worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 22nd fastest of
123 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
four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 48th fastest of 155
works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs
at Belmont Park. 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.
Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked
four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 31st fastest of 123 works
at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at
Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the West Virginia Derby (G3)
going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 4 for trainer Danny
Gargan.
Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cardinal),
worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 93rd fastest of
123 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed eighth in the Canadian (G2)
going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Aug. 10 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille),
worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 64th fastest of
71 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Del Mar Derby (G2)
going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown),
worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 62nd fastest of
123 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.
Waves of Mischief (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pucker
Up), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 59th
fastest of 114 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last
race. In her last start she placed second in the Dueling Grounds Oaks
Invitational going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 11 for
trainer Brendan Walsh.
Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford),
worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Parx Racing. It was the second fastest of
nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
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 Velázquez.
Friday
Fev Rover (Gutaifan), a Grade 1 winner (2023
Beverly D.), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 14th
fastest of 53 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last
race. In her last start she placed third in the E. P. Taylor (G1) going 1 1/4
miles on the turf at Woodbine on Sept. 14 for trainer Mark Casse.
Highland Chief (Gleneagles), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Man o’ War),
worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Fair Hill. It was the 23rd 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 Presious Passion going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at
Monmouth Park on Sept. 8 for trainer Graham Motion.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special),
worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the 14th fastest of
15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Fair Hill. 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.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hillsborough),
worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Fair Hill. It was the 22nd fastest of 24
works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs
at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed fourth in the Kentucky Downs Ladies
Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer
Graham Motion.
Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 24
works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Shared Belief going
one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Oaklawn Mile, 2022 Affirmed), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Woodbine.
It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight
days ago going three furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won the Oaklawn
Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 1 for trainer
Bob Baffert.
Mission of Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Fair Hill. It was
the third fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days
ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed 10th in the
Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on
Aug. 31 for trainer Graham Motion.
Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked three
furlongs in 35.4 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of five works at
the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Palm
Meadows. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mighty Beau going five
furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 8 for trainer Laura Cazares.
Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days
ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an
allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 22 for trainer
Leonard Powell.
Nooni (Win Win Win), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sorrento), worked five
furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 24 works at the
distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa
Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Del Mar Debutante (G1) going
seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.
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