Thursday tab: Prince of Monaco leads 19 graded-stakes winners

Photo: Alex Evers / Eclipse Sportswire

Prince of Monaco, last seen finishing fifth in the 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, had his third work of 2024, completing an easy half-mile in 50 seconds flat.

The Bob Baffert trainee was among 19 graded-stakes winners who had published works on Thursday.

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Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 37 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 Ashland (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Chi Town Lady (Verrazano), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Test), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Keeneland on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Minaret going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Far Bridge (English Channel), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 31 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Leslie's Rose (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Ashland), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Ashland (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Prince of Monaco (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Futurity), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 14th in the Saudi Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 24 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Louisiana Derby (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer D. Beckman.

Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was 34 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed second in the Tom Fool Handicap (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on March 2 for trainer Will Walden.

Parnac (Zarak), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Flower Bowl), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Waya (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 7 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Planetario (Il Doge), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked one mile in 1:40.2 at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the San Luis Rey (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 23 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Carter (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 6 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Stitched (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 11 for trainer Gregory Foley.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Palos Verdes (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 10 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Al Stall Jr.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 23 for trainer Juan Carlos Avila.

Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed eighth in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on April 6 for trainer David Jacobson.

Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Wilshire (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 4 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of 16 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 an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 7 for trainer John Shirreffs.

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