Thorpedo Anna, a three-time Grade 1 winner, returned to the work tab on Saturday for the first time since her narrow loss to Fierceness in the Travers Stakes (G1) on Aug. 24 at Saratoga.
Winner of this year’s runnings of the Coaching Club American Oaks, the Acorn and the Kentucky Oaks, all Grade 1s, worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 69th fastest of 84 works at the distance.
The Kenny McPeek-trained daughter of Fast Anna out of the Uncle Mo mare Sataves finished just a head behind Fierceness in the 1 1/4-mile Travers at Saratoga under regular rider Brian Hernandez Jr.
McPeek has indicated that the 3-year-old filly will make her next start in the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) to be contested at 1 1/16-miles at Parx on Sept. 21.
Thorpedo Anna, who has earned more than $2.2 million while amassing a record of 8: 6-2-0, was one of 46 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday.
The others were:
Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 167 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 11 for trainer Chad Brown.
Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Eddie Read (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 28 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Raging Sea (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 30 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the R.A. Cowboy Jones going one mile on the main track at Ellis Park on Aug. 11 for trainer Brad Cox.
Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 68 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante), worked three furlongs in 35.2 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going two furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Ways and Means (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Test), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 84 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Tarifa (Bernardini), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 61 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Audubon Oaks going seven furlongs on the main track at Ellis Park on Aug. 11 for trainer Brad Cox.
Bran (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 21 for trainer John Sadler.
Chatalas (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Chandelier), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Iowa Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 5 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.
Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Beaumont), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 61 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brad Cox.
Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 167 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Chad Brown.
Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 53rd fastest of 84 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.
Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Sheer Drama Handicap going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Aug. 17 for trainer Eddie Plesa.
Moira (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Beverly D.), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she won the Beverly D. (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 11 for trainer Kevin Attard.
My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 117th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Charles Town Oaks (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Mike Maker.
Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:13.6 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Twilight Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 84 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 1:01.4 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 68 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 23 for trainer Kent Sweezey.
World Record (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Amsterdam), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.
Dragoon Guard (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 West Virginia Derby, 2024 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the West Virginia Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
Hit Show (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 West Virginia Governor’s, 2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the West Virginia Governor’s (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Chillingworth, 2023 La Canada), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. 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.
Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 103rd fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the R.A. Cowboy Jones going one mile on the main track at Ellis Park on Aug. 11 for trainer Bret Calhoun.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 68 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 Del Mar on Aug. 29 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 34 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 Glens Falls (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Clearly Unhinged (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Winning Colors), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 117th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going three furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed third in the Petramalo Mile going one mile on the main track at Colonial Downs on Aug. 11 for trainer Joe Orseno.
Here Mi Song (Cross Traffic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Ellis Park on Saturday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Ellis Park. In his last start he won the Jeff Hall Memorial going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Ellis Park on July 21 for trainer William Stinson Jr.
Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed second in the West Virginia Governor’s (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 4 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Highestdistinction (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2023 International Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 80th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Oceanport going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on Aug. 16 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.
Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 68 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Mo Plex (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Regret), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 130 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Pucker Up (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 4 for trainer Mike Maker.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 84 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.
Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 30 for trainer Brian Lynch.
West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iroquois), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed fifth in the Matt Winn (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 9 for trainer Larry Demeritte.
Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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 Velazquez.
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