Horse of the year Thorpedo Anna continued preparations for her much-anticipated 4-year-old debut, expected to come in next Saturday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn, with a five-furlong move in 1:00.8 at Fair Grounds.
The work by the daughter of Fast Anna, a five-time Grade 1 winner, was the sixth fastest of 37 works at the distance on Saturday.
Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds.
In her last start she won the Breeders’ Cup Distaff under regular rider Brian Hernandez Jr. going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Thorpedo Anna was one of 52 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts at North American tracks and training centers. The others were:
Far Bridge (English Channel), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2024 Sword Dancer, 2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Champagne, 2024 Hopeful), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Robert B. Lewis (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 51.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Sacred Wish (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Matriarch), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer George Weaver.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.
Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Chad Brown.
Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 47.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 11th in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Jose D’Angelo.
Tarifa (Bernardini), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Mother Goose, 2024 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Brad Cox.
Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed second in the Janus going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Michael Trombetta.
Future Is Now (Great Notion), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Franklin, 2024 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she won the Franklin (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Michael Trombetta.
Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Rachel Alexandra, 2024 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 87th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Rachel Alexandra (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Brad Cox.
Atitlan (The Factor), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 74 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 the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 52.5 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 14 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.
Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 112th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Brad Cox.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 16 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.
Dorth Vader (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer George Weaver.
Emery (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Inside Information (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.
Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked five furlongs in 1:00.5 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 11th in a handicap going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Mike Maker.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 182 works at the distance. His previous work was nine 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.
Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed eighth in the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Whit Beckman.
I’m Very Busy (Cloud Computing), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Muniz Memorial Classic), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 246 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.
My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 39 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. 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.
Resilience (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wood Memorial), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bill Mott.
Spaliday (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Sands Point), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Sands Point (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 12 for trainer Chad Brown.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable Miss Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 71 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Poinsettia going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 21 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 174th fastest of 182 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 10th in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 17 for trainer Bruce Levine.
Xigera (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mother Goose), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 87th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Phil Bauer.
Zulu Kingdom (Ten Sovereigns), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pilgrim), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Goliad (War Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Mint Millions, 2024 Thunder Road), worked three furlongs in 35.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 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 ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Ghostzapper, 2023 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:01.7 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was three days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. 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.
Mrs. Astor (Lookin At Lucky), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Robert J. Frankel, 2024 Red Carpet), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 74 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Robert J. Frankel (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 27 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.
Nysos (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Robert B. Lewis, 2023 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Robert B. Lewis (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Running Bee (English Channel), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Tampa Bay, 2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Tampa Bay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Battle of Normandy (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 River City), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed 11th in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Brilliant Berti (Noble Mission), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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.
Call Me Midnight (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 3 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.
Cavalieri (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2025 La Canada), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 57 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the La Canada (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 19 for trainer Bob Baffert.
How Did He Do That (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Sam Houston on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Sam Houston. 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.
Liberal Arts (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Street Sense), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.
Mo Plex (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 182 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 Sleepy Hollow going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 27 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart.
Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fair Grounds (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Joe Sharp.
Most Wanted (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed second in the Clark (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Brad Cox.
Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Arindel Farm on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Arindel Farm. In his last start he placed sixth in the FTBOA Gil Campbell Memorial Handicap going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Oct. 19 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Pipsy (Kodiac), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Soaring Softly), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Franklin (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Will Walden.
Recharge (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Houston Ladies Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Sam Houston on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Sam Houston. In her last start she won the Houston Ladies Classic (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sam Houston on Jan. 25 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Saffron Moon (Malibu Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Endeavour (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Toupie (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Las Cienegas), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 19 for trainer Graham Motion.
West Hollywood (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Saranac), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Saranac (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 30 for trainer Brad Cox.
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