Grade 1 assignments like the $3 Pegasus World Cup Invitational
and the $20 million Saudi Cup await White Abarrio. Training for his first start
of the winter Dec. 28 in the $165,000 Mr. Prospector (G3), he returned to the work tab
Sunday.
The 5-year-old Race Day entire primarily owned by C2 Racing
Stable and trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. eased into a three-furlong breeze that was
clocked at 37.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was White Abarrio’s first
workout since he won a seven-furlong allowance race on the same track Nov. 22.
There were 40 graded-stakes winners across America who
drilled Sunday.
White Abarrio (Race Day), a three-time Grade 1
winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2023 Whitney, 2022 Florida Derby), worked
three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the ninth 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 seven furlongs on the main track at
Gulfstream Park on Nov. 22 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup
Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It
was the 37th fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days
ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed sixth
in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 1 for
trainer Mike Maker.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile),
worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the
19th fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago
going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start, he placed
seventh in the Lure going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 19 for
trainer Peter Eurton.
Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita
Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 28th
fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed third in the San Diego
Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer
John Shirreffs.
Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked
four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 80th fastest of 88
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start, he placed third in the Native Diver (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main
track at Del Mar on Nov. 23 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Fair Grounds. It was the fifth fastest of 51
works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs
at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Belmont going 1 1/4
miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked
five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 12th fastest of 20 works
at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania
Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 21st fastest
of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed 13th in the Breeders’
Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer
Brad Cox.
She Feels Pretty (Karakontie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Queen
Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Keeneland.
It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was
13 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at
Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita
Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest
of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the
Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on
Sept. 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante),
worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest
of 88 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she placed second in an allowance race
going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 15 for trainer Richard
Mandella.
Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo
Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 10th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was
seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she
placed 12th in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) going 1 3/8 miles
on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar
Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair
Grounds. It was the 49th fastest of 140 works at the distance. His previous
work was 13 days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last
start, he placed third in the Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main
track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe
Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
38th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Eddie
D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer
Leonard Powell.
Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien),
worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 74th fastest of
88 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three
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.
Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana
Derby), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fourth
fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going
three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Ohio
Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Thistledown on June 22 for
trainer Brad Cox.
First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba),
worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 21st fastest
of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In
his last start, he placed seventh in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the
main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brad Cox.
Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked
four furlongs in 49.7 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the 19th fastest
of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three
furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he won a claiming race going one
mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 10 for trainer Chad Brown.
Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Phoenix),
worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the
fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going
four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start, he placed sixth in
the Phoenix (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 4
for trainer John Ennis.
Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pat O’Brien),
worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of
88 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup
Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer
Doug O’Neill.
Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B.
Connally Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Fair Grounds. It was the
37th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Carey
Memorial Handicap going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne on Sept. 29 for
trainer Chris Block.
Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar
Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
45th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago
going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed eighth in the
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1
for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Battle of Normandy (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 River
City), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 14th
fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start, he won the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the
turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes),
worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 88
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three
furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he won the Cary Grant going seven
furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 9 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds. It was the 16th fastest of 51
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start, he placed 10th in the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the
main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 28 for trainer Al Stall Jr.
Bold Journey (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Fall Highweight
Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:05.0 at Payson Park. It was the third
fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.
Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked four
furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 100th fastest of 140 works
at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at
Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Lexington (G3) going 1 1/16
miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Brad Cox.
Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth),
worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 27th fastest of
36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed third in the Artie
Schiller going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 2 for trainer
Shug McGaughey.
Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie
Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It
was the ninth fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed sixth
in the Downs At Albuquerque Handicap going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at
Albuquerque on Oct. 27 for trainer Dick Cappellucci.
Highestdistinction (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2023
International Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds.
It was the 22nd fastest of 140 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 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Lindsay
Schultz.
La Mehana (Al Wukair), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Waya), worked five
furlongs in 1:03.6 at Payson Park. It was the fastest of four works at the
distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Payson
Park. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Long Island (G3) going 1 3/8
miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 10 for trainer Christophe Clément.
Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf),
worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 115th fastest
of 140 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In
his last start, he won the Commonwealth Turf (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the
turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Liberal Arts (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Street Sense),
worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 78th fastest
of 140 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four
furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won an allowance race going
7 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 6 for trainer Brad
Cox.
Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the
116th fastest of 118 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days
ago going three furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start, he placed
fourth in the Bold Ruler (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont
at the Big A on Oct. 26 for trainer Juan Carlos Ávila.
One Magic Philly (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Chillingworth), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 11th
fastest of 58 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
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main
track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Gulfstream Park. It was the fourth fastest of eight
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Azalea going
seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 13 for trainer
Saffie Joseph Jr.
Running Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth),
worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 16th fastest of
36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Artie Schiller going one
mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Oaklawn. It was the third fastest of 37 works
at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at
Oaklawn. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2
furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Steve
Asmussen.
Track Phantom (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lecomte),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the 11th fastest of 51
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going
seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Steve
Asmussen.
Waskesiu (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Florida Oaks),
worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 19th fastest of
36 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she won the Florida Oaks (G3) going
1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 9 for trainer Bill Mott.
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