Five-time graded-stakes winner Rattle N Roll had his final
workout Sunday morning at Churchill Downs in preparation for the Grade 2 Clark Stakes, which will be run over the same track Friday.
A 5-year-old horse by Connect, Rattle N Roll drilled a
half-mile in 47.2 seconds for trainer Kenny McPeek. Owned by the Mackin family’s
Lucky Seven Stable, he most recently finished third in the Lukas Classic (G2) on
Sept. 28, also at Churchill.
There were 31 graded-stakes winners who had timed workouts
across the U.S. on Sunday.
Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021
Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on
Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 56 works at the distance. His
previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his
last start, he placed third in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the
main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks
Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was
the third fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven
days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she placed sixth in
the Goldikova (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer
Jack Sisterson.
Locked (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Futurity),
worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 179th fastest
of 245 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going
seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 19 for trainer
Todd Pletcher.
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch
Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 on turf at Del Mar. It was the
slowest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed ninth in the John
Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on
Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania
Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the
24th fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four 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.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024
John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in
1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 29 works at the distance.
His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his
last start, he placed 12th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the
turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 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 fifth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was six
days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth
in the City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on
Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John
Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 on
turf at Del Mar. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. His
previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Del Mar. In his last
start, he placed sixth in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at
Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf
Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 on turf at Del Mar. It was the sixth
fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she placed third in the
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2
for trainer Richard Baltas.
Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien),
worked two furlongs in 25.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the slower of two
works at the distance. His previous work was 49 days ago going four 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.
Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked
four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of 245 works
at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at
Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Vosburgh (G3) going
seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 28 for
trainer Bill Mott.
Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Demoiselle), worked
four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 121st fastest of 245
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Belmont Park. 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.
Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita
Mathis Mile), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the
26th fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won an allowance
race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 25 for
trainer Rob Atras.
Life Talk (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Demoiselle), worked
four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 23rd fastest of 245
works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs
at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed second in the Seneca Overnight
going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 21 for trainer
Todd Pletcher.
Papilio (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Appalachian),
worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the 21st
fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last
race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Athenia going 1 1/8 miles on
the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 19 for trainer Mark Casse.
Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pat O’Brien),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Del Mar. It was the 10th fastest of 16 works
at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Silver Prospector (Declaration of War), a Grade 2 winner (2019
Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Remington Park. It was
the only works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four
furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance
race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Oct. 19 for
trainer Steve Asmussen.
The Grey Wizard (Caravaggio), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Belmont Gold
Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:04.3 on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the third
fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he won the John Forbes
Memorial going 2 miles on the turf at Far Hills on Oct. 19 for trainer Graham
Motion.
Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party,
2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 on
turf at Del Mar. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last
start, he placed 10th in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4
miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West
Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at
Churchill Downs. It was the 15th fastest of 56 works at the distance. This was
his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in an
allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 7 for
trainer Bret Calhoun.
Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked three furlongs in 35.8 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days
ago going two furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Daytona
(G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Doug
O’Neill.
Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked four
furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the slowest of 35 works at the
distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he
placed third in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream
Park on Nov. 8 for trainer Laura Cazares.
Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B.
Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It
was the 33rd fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going four 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.
Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie
Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa
Anita. It was the 23rd fastest of 30 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.
Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked five
furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of six works at the
distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar.
In her last start, she placed second in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16
miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Neil Drysdale.
Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks),
worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 31st fastest
of 245 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed second in the Spinster
(G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 6 for trainer
Chad Brown.
R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked
four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 25th fastest of 60
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three
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.
Scalable (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth Oaks),
worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 23rd fastest
of 245 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Cotillion
(G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer
Todd Pletcher.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff),
worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 31st fastest
of 245 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she won an allowance race going
seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Chad Brown.
Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille),
worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest
of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Twilight
Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 26 for trainer
Peter Eurton.
Waskesiu (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Florida Oaks),
worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the eighth fastest
of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four
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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