Belmont Stakes: Forte, Tapit Trice, Cox trio & Raise Cain work

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher saw just what he wanted to see out of last year’s champion 2-year-old colt Forte and Grade 1 winner Tapit Trice in their respective final tune-ups for next Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont Stakes 2023.

Trainer Brad Cox also put his trio of expected Belmont Stakes starters - Angel of Empire, Hit Show and Tapit Shoes - through their final pre-race workouts at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Trainer Ben Colebrook also sent out expected Belmont Stakes runner Raise Cain at Keeneland for his final tune-up for the 1 1/2 mile "Test of the Champion." 

At Bemont Park, Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s Forte visited the main track under mostly cloudy skies following the renovation break. He logged five furlongs under Irad Ortiz, Jr. in 59.67 seconds over a fast main track working in company with maiden winner Varatti (59.72). NYRA clockers caught the son of Violence galloping out six furlongs in 1:12.4.

“I thought it was a super good breeze,” Pletcher said. “He went 59 and 3 and it looked like he was doing it well within himself, good gallop out. He came back and cooled out quickly. It was exactly what we were hoping he would go out there and do and I think based off the strength of his breezes, he’s coming into it as well as we hope.”

Forte, out of the five-time stakes winning Blame mare Queen Caroline, won the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park this season following his Eclipse Award-earning season last year. He was bought for $110,000 at the 2021 Keeneland September Yearling Sale.

Pursuant to HISA Rule 2241(a), Forte was placed on a mandatory 14-day veterinary list after being scratched from the Kentucky Derby on May 6 due to a bruised right front foot. In order to be successfully removed from the list, Forte had to work in front of a regulatory veterinarian, which he completed successfully last week, and then produce a blood sample for review following the breeze.

Pletcher reported Saturday that Forte's blood sample came back negative.

“The bloodwork came back good. All is clear," Pletcher said.

In the same set, Pletcher sent out Tapit Trice, who went a half-mile in 49.89 seconds in company with dual winner Classic Catch (50.56). NYRA clockers caught Tapit Trice galloping out five-eighths in 1:02.0.

The son of multiple champion-producing stallion Tapit – the sire of four Belmont Stakes winners – was seventh in the Kentucky Derby four weeks after a hard-fought triumph in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland. The colt owned by Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable will try to make Pletcher the first trainer to notch consecutive editions of the test of the champion since his former boss and fellow Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas (1994-96).

“I thought he looked great. He’s getting over the ground really well,” Pletcher said of Tapit Trice. “He’s a good-moving horse. We were looking to do a little less with him than we were with Forte, since he ran in the Derby and has had two breezes since then. It was more of a maintenance work for him and it seems like he continues to take to the main track here really well.”

Tapit Trice was bought for $1.3 million at the 2021 Keeneland September yearling sale. His graded stakes-placed dam Danzatrice is a half-sister to 2018 champion 2-year-old filly Jaywalk.

In Kentucky, meanwhile, Cox put his trio of expected Belmont Stakes runners through their final timed workouts and pronounced himself pleased with all three.

Angel of Empire, the Arkansas Derby (G1) winner who finished third in the Kentucky Derby, worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds early Saturday morning - the fourth fastest of 23 works at the distance.

"The best part of his work, is probably his gallop-out," Cox said afterward. "It gives us the confidence to think he'll like a mile and a half."

After the break, Cox brought Hit Show for a five-furlong work outside of Victory Formation. Hit Show, who stopped the clock in 1:01.6, is probable for the Belmont Stakes, while Victory Formation is likely to run in the Woody Stephens (G1) on the Belmont undercard.

He also sent Belmont probable Tapit Shoes to work Saturday at Churchill Downs in company with Peter Pan second-place finisher Bishops Bay. The son of Tapit, who has won one of five starts and will be making his graded stakes debut, traveled five furlongs in 1:00.6.

Cox noted that Tapit Shoes does not always put forth his best in the mornings, but saw his better side Saturday. "He can be a touch inconsistent, in his works, but we're very happy with what we saw from him." 

Five of the expected Belmont Stakes starters were among 63 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday. Here is the full list:

Forte (Violence), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Tapit Trice (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for Pletcher.

Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Arkansas Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 23 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 Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for Cox.

Raise Cain (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed eighth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Ben Colebrook.

Channel Maker (English Channel), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Man o' War (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 13 for trainer Bill Mott.

Goodnight Olive (Ghostzapper), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Madison, 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, 2022 Ballerina Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 64th fastest of 77 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 Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Tribhuvan (Toronado), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Manhattan, 2021 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Sword Dancer (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 27 for Brown.

Dr. Schivel (Violence), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2021 Bing Crosby, 2020 Del Mar Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:13.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 13 for trainer Mark Glatt.

War Like Goddess (English Channel), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Bewitch (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 28 for Mott.

Red Knight (Pure Prize), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Man o' War) worked five furlongs in 1:03.1 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Man o' War (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 13 for trainer Mike Maker.

Search Results (Flatter), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Acorn), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 51st fastest of 77 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 La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for Brown.

Stilleto Boy (Shackleford), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Santa Anita Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he placed third in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 22 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.

Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 20 for Brown.

Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Kentucky Oaks), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Played Hard (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 La Troienne), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Philip A. Bauer.

Americanrevolution (Constitution), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Cigar Mile Handicap), worked three furlongs in 39.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 29 days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 3 for Pletcher.

Up to the Mark (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for Pletcher.

Zandon (Upstart), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 5 for Brown.

Proxy (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Clark), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 22 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Chez Pierre (Mehmas), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Maker's Mark Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.8 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer Arnaud Delacour.

Adhamo (Intello), a Grade 1 winner (2022 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed sixth in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 8 for Brown.

Wicked Halo (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Raven Run, 2022 Prioress, 2021 Adirondack), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 23 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 Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Smile Happy (Runhappy), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Alysheba, 2021 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Tell Your Daddy (Scat Daddy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bernard Baruch Handicap), worked three furlongs in 39.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 78 days ago going four furlongs at Oakridge Training Center. In his last start he placed 10th in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 5 for trainer Thomas Morley.

Kingsbarns (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Louisiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 14th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for Pletcher.

Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 81 works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 19 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Therapist (Freud), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pan American), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 20 for Maker.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 19 for Maker.

Gerrymander (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mother Goose), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 77 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 Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 6 for Brown.

Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 71st fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Madison (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Pass the Champagne (Flatter), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Ruffian), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the only work t the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer George Weaver.

Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on May 20 for trainer Steve M. Sherman.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Elusive Quality going seven furlongs on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for Mott.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 78 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Runhappy, 2021 Sam F. Davis), worked four furlongs in 47.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Runhappy (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 13 for  Mott.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Challenger, 2022 Harlan's Holiday, 2022 West Virginia Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 22 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Dolce Zel (Zelzal), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Lake George, 2022 Florida Oaks), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed sixth in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 4 for Brown.

Canoodling (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Wilshire, 2022 Megahertz), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Mizdirection going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 20 for trainer Mike Puype.

Never Explain (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dinner Party), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 20 for McGaughey.

Midnight Stroll (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Delaware Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 14 for trainer John Terranova.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 13 for Brown.

Marketsegmentation (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Beaugay), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 7 for Brown.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed third in the Bewitch (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 28 for McGaughey.

Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 22 for Pletcher.

Promiseher America (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gazelle), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 14th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Raymond Handal.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 5 for Brown.

Emaraaty (Dubawi), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bernard Baruch Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Bernard Baruch Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 5 for Brown.

Amy C (Charming Thought), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Las Cienegas), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 74th fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Chick Lang (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 20 for Asmussen.

Butterbean (Klimt), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Iowa Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Allaire DuPont Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 19 for McPeek.

We the People (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 28 for Pletcher.

Warrant (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for Cox.

King Cause (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Knickerbocker), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for Maker.

Sy Dog (Slumber), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Transylvania), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fourth in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Eons (Giant's Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Kent), worked four furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Laurel Park on May 6 for Delacour.

Clapton (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ghostzapper), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 19 for trainer Juan Alvarado.

Azul Coast (Super Saver), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Native Diver), worked four furlongs in 46.6 seconds at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed second in the Native Diver (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Willy Boi (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.2 at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Maryland Sprint (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 20 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2023 San Simeon), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for D'Amato.

Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 14 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Canada), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 47 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 29 for trainer John Sadler.

Foreign Relations (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisville), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 20 for trainer Conor Murphy.