Eclipse Award winner Just F Y I continued her comeback from
a long break with a workout Saturday morning in Florida.
The champion juvenile filly of 2023 worked a half-mile in
51.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 4-year-old’s fourth breeze this month for Hall of
Fame trainer Bill Mott. She came back after being turned out last summer
following a sixth-place disappointment in the Grade 1 Acorn.
Undefeated as a 2-year-old with a signature victory in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, the Justify filly bred and owned by George Krikorian does
not yet have comeback race publicly declared.
Across America, there were 34 graded-stakes winners on the
Saturday work tab.
Just F Y I (Justify), a two-time Grade 1 winner
(2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2023 Frizette), worked four furlongs in
51.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 39th fastest of 48 works at the
distance. Her previous work was 10 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.
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 59.0
seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 106 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last
start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track
at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Kopion (Omaha Beach), a Grade 1 winner (2024 La Brea), worked five
furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 106 works at the
distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa
Anita. In her last start, she won the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the
main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Nakatomi (Firing Line), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the
fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going
four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the
Breeders’ Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2
for trainer Wesley Ward.
Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked
four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 59
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Starlet (G2) going 1 1/16 miles
on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024
John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in
1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 16th fastest of 106 works at the distance.
His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In
his last start, he placed sixth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on
the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel,
2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It
was the 28th fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was six
days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed
fourth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on
Dec. 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill
Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in
49.6 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 58th fastest of 101 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm
Meadows. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going one
mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 17 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien),
worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 106
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the Korea Sprint (G3)
going about six furlongs on the dirt at Seoul on Sept. 8 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
J B Strikes Back (Goldencents), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Laffit
Pincay Jr.), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 91st
fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Laffit Pincay
Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for
trainer Doug O’Neill.
My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles),
worked three furlongs in 38.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the sixth
fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last
race. In her last start, she placed second in the Raven Run (G2) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Mike Maker.
Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four
furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the fifth fastest of 67
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start, he won the Woodford (G2) going 5 1/2
furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer John Terranova.
Poster (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Remsen), worked five
furlongs in 1:02.6 at Turfway Park. It was the 28th fastest of 48 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway
Park. In his last start, he won the Remsen (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main
track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Eoin Harty.
Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 45th fastest of 106
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1
1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hillsborough),
worked four furlongs in 51.7 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 97th fastest
of 101 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going three
furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed 11th in the Dance
Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Graham
Motion.
Truly Quality (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hollywood Turf
Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 45th
fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going
four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Hollywood Turf Cup
(G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for trainer Jonathan
Thomas.
Goliad (War Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Mint Millions,
2024 Thunder Road), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Santa Anita. 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 ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going
one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa,
2024 Torrey Pines), worked four furlongs in 46.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was
the fastest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the
La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26
for trainer Bob Baffert.
Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco
Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at
Pleasanton. It was the fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work
was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Pleasanton. In his last start, he placed
eighth in the Laffit Pincay Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at
Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked
four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fifth fastest of 48
works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five 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.
Brilliant Berti (Noble Mission), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bryan
Station), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 29th
fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start, he won the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the
turf at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Bullard (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bob Hope), worked four
furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of 59 works at
the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the San Vicente (G2) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for trainer Michael
McCarthy.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical
Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.1 at Gulfstream Park. It was the third
fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in an
allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 24 for
trainer Mike Maker.
Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B.
DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 54th
fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Cecil B. DeMille
(G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It
was the 47th fastest of 101 works at the distance. Her previous work was six
days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she placed
eighth in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at
Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Kelsey Danner.
How Did He Do That (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Oklahoma
Derby), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Louisiana Downs. It was the
24th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago
going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start, he won the Oklahoma
Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Sept. 24
for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked
four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 59
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Queen Elizabeth II
Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for
trainer Chad Brown.
Loved (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Falls City), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park. It was the seventh fastest of 48 works
at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at
Turfway Park. In her last start, she won the Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles
on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
eighth 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 fifth in
an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for
trainer Leonard Powell.
Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Noble Damsel), worked
four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 81st fastest of 101
works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at
Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed third in the Suwannee River (G3)
going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Jack
Sisterson.
Richi (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Las Flores), worked
four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 59
works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Las Flores (G3) going six
furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park. It was the seventh fastest of
48 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four
furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed third in an allowance
race going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer Brendan
Walsh.
Visually (Enticed), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Senorita), worked three
furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 10 works
at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last
start, she placed sixth in the Unzip Me going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at
Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Librado Barocio.
Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle),
worked six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of three works
at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at
Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed 10th in an allowance race going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.
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