Essential Quality leads loaded Saturday graded-stakes work tab

The action began early Saturday morning beneath the famed Twin Spires as several possible contenders for the Breeders’ Cup recorded workouts including Lothenbach Stables’ Bell’s the One (four furlongs, 47.0 seconds), Godolphin’s Essential Quality (five furlongs, 59.2) and Qatar Racing, Flurry Racing and Big Aut Farm’s Shedaresthedevil (four furlongs, 50.4).

Travers Stakes (G1) winner Essential Quality, one of the nation’s top 3-year-olds, breezed on the outside of allowance winner Colonel Bowman. The duo worked shortly after the track opened at 5:30 a.m. (all times Eastern) and began their breeze from the half-mile pole. They crossed the wire in 46.8 and completed their move around the clubhouse turn.

“Essential is the type of horse that just keeps finding more in every race,” trainer Brad Cox said. “I thought his race in the Travers was a tremendous effort to run down (Midnight Bourbon). He’s a really nice horse in his own right.

“The distance in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (1 1/4 miles) is not going to be an issue for him. He’ll be fit and ready for the Classic. There wasn’t a race in between the Travers and the Classic that made a lot of sense for him to run in. We gave him two easy half-mile works prior to (Saturday) and we’ll keep tightening the screws each week.”

Essential Quality’s stablemate Shedaresthedevil, the winner of the $300,000 Locust Grove (G3) two weeks ago, recorded her first work back since the 1 1/16-mile event. Her owners reported the multiple Grade 1 winner will be sold at the Fasig Tipton November Sale following the Breeders’ Cup.

The speedy mare Bell’s the One returned to the work tab following her narrow defeat to Sconsin in the $300,000 Open Mind. Trained by Neil Pessin, Bell’s the One worked in company with recent allowance runner-up Audrey’s Time. With regular rider Corey Lanerie aboard, Bell’s the One started about five lengths behind her stablemate at the half-mile pole and finished even at the wire.

A total of 200 horses recorded published workouts Saturday morning at Churchill Downs. Along with the Breeders’ Cup contenders, Kentucky Derby fan-favorite Soup and Sandwich has returned to Louisville. Trained by Mark Casse, the Florida Derby (G1) runner-up cruised five furlongs in 59.6. He is scheduled to make his first start since finishing last in the Derby in late October at Keeneland, according to assistant trainer David Carroll.

Double Thunder (Super Saver) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bashford Manor) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the Sapling going 1 mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on September 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher. He is pointed toward the Breeders' Futurity (G1) on Oct. 9 at Keeneland.

Shantisara (IRE) (Coulsty (IRE)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Pucker Up) worked 4 furlongs in 49.4 on turf at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 15 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Jockey Club Oaks Invitational going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on September 18 for trainer Chad Brown. 

Essential Quality (Tapit) a four time Grade 1 winner worked 5 furlongs in 59.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Runhappy Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on August 28 for trainer Brad Cox. 

Sally's Curlin (Curlin) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Hurricane Bertie 2019 Chilukki) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 53 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 7th in the Groupie Doll going 1 mile on the main track at Ellis Park on August 15 for trainer Dale Romans. 

Night Ops (Warrior's Reward) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Cornhusker) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 87th fastest of 131 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 4th in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on September 4 for trainer Brad Cox. 

Bell's the One (Majesticperfection) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Derby City Distaff ) worked 4 furlongs in 47.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 131 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Open Mind going 6 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on September 18 for trainer Neil Pessin. He is pointed toward the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) on Oct. 9 at Keeneland.

Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil) a three time Grade 1 winner (2021 Clement L. Hirsch 2021 La Troienne presented by Twinspires.com 2020 Kentucky Oaks) worked 4 furlongs in 50.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 104th fastest of 131 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Locust Grove (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on September 18 for trainer Brad Cox. 

Bonny South (Munnings) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Fair Grounds Oaks) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 53 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Personal Ensign Presented by Lia Infiniti (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on August 28 for trainer Brad Cox. She is pointed toward the Spinster (G1) on Oct. 10 at Keeneland.

Dennis' Moment (Tiznow) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Iroquois) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 131 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 5th in the Louisville Thoroughbred Society going 6 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on September 18 for trainer Dale Romans. 

Envoutante (Uncle Mo) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Falls City) worked 4 furlongs in 48.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 131 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Locust Grove (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on September 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek. She is pointed toward the Spinster (G1) on Oct. 10 at Keeneland.

Field Pass (Lemon Drop Kid) a three time Grade 3 winner (2021 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup 2020 Transylvania 2020 Jeff Ruby Steaks) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed 8th in the Fourstardave H. (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Saratoga on August 14 for trainer Mike Maker. He is pointed toward the Keeneland Turf Mile (G1) on Oct. 9 at Keeneland.

Pirate's Punch (Shanghai Bobby) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Salvator Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 59.8 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed 4th in the Michael G. Schaefer Memorial going 1 mile 70 yards on the main track at Indiana Grand Race Course on July 7 for trainer Grant T. Forster. 

Special Reserve (Midshipman) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Maryland Sprint Match Series) worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.6 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 31 for trainer Mike Maker. He is pointed toward the Phoenix (G2) on Oct. 9 at Keeneland.

Estilo Talentoso (Maclean's Music) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bed o' Roses) worked 4 furlongs in 47.2 at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 50 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed 5th in the Ketel One Ballerina H. (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on August 28 for trainer Juan Arriagada. She is pointed toward the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) on Oct. 9 at Keeneland.

Bemma's Boy (Into Mischief) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Pan American) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Ellis Park on Saturday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Ellis Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the Pan American (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Mike Maker. 

English Bee (English Channel) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed 1st in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on August 24 for trainer Graham Motion. 

Valid Point (Scat Daddy) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Secretariat) worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 1 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed 7th in the King Edward (G2) going 1 mile on the turf at Woodbine on August 15 for trainer Graham Motion. 

Enola Gay (Uncle Mo) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Appalachian) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed 1st in an allowance race going 1 mile on the turf at Colonial Downs on August 31 for trainer Shug McGaughey. 

Princess Grace (Karakontie (JPN)) a two time Grade 2 winner (2021 Yellow Ribbon H. 2020 Mrs. Revere) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on September 11 for trainer Michael Stidham. 

Wootton Asset (FR) (Wootton Bassett (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 New Kent County Virginia Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed 1st in the New Kent County Virginia Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on August 31 for trainer Graham Motion. He is pointed toward the Twilight Derby (G2) on Oct. 31 at Santa Anita.

King Guillermo (Uncle Mo) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Tampa Bay Derby) worked 4 furlongs in 49.5 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 8th in the Santa Anita H. (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 6 for trainer Juan Carlos Avila. 

Trophy Chaser (Twirling Candy) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Challenger) worked 4 furlongs in 49.4 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in an allowance race going 6 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on September 3 for trainer Juan Carlos Avila. 

Eye of a Jedi (Eye of the Leopard) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ghostzapper) worked 4 furlongs in 51.9 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 77th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in an allowance race going 1 mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on September 17 for trainer Steve Budhoo. 

Channel Cat (English Channel) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Man o' War) worked 4 furlongs in 51.0 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 6th in the Calumet Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on September 11 for trainer Jack Sisterson. 

Lexitonian (Speightstown) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Alfred G. Vanderbilt H.) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 8th in the Forego (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on August 28 for trainer Jack Sisterson. 

Letruska (Super Saver) a three time Grade 1 winner (2021 Personal Ensign 2021 Ogden Phipps 2021 Apple Blossom H.) worked 5 furlongs in 59.0 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 55 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 1st in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on August 28 for trainer Fausto Gutierrez. She is pointed toward the Spinster (G1) on Oct. 10 at Keeneland.

Gam's Mission (Noble Mission (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Regret) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 87 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 5th in the Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on August 8 for trainer Cherie DeVaux. 

Golden Pal (Uncle Mo) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 7 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 7th in W going 5 furlongs on the T at York on August 20 for trainer Wesley A. Ward. He is pointed toward the Woodford (G2) on Oct. 9 at Keeneland.

Point Me By (Point of Entry) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Bruce D.) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.0 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 7 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 7th in the Franklin-Simpson (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on September 11 for trainer Eddie Kenneally. 

Victim of Love (Speightstown) a two time Grade 3 winner (2021 Vagrancy H. 2020 Vagrancy) worked 4 furlongs in 49.2 at Penn National on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going 5 furlongs at Penn National. In her last start she placed 5th in the Bed o' Roses (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on June 4 for trainer Todd Beattie. 

Island Commish (Commissioner) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Kitten's Joy) worked 4 furlongs in 50.8 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 66 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 4th in an allowance race going 7 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on September 9 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.. 

Tonalist's Shape (Tonalist) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Davona Dale) worked 3 furlongs in 34.7 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 39 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 11th in the One Dreamer going 1 mile 70 yards on the turf at Kentucky Downs on September 9 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.. 

Rock Your World (Candy Ride (ARG)) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Santa Anita Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Shared Belief going 1 mile on the main track at Del Mar on August 29 for trainer John Sadler. He is pointed toward the Twilight Derby (G2) on Oct. 31 at Santa Anita

The Chosen Vron (Vronsky) a two time Grade 3 winner (2021 Affirmed 2021 Lazaro Barrera) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 62 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Real Good Deal going 7 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on July 30 for trainer Eric Kruljac. 

Kiss Today Goodbye (Cairo Prince) a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Antonio) worked 4 furlongs in 47.6 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 8th in the San Diego H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 17 for trainer Eric Kruljac. 

Mucho Unusual (Mucho Macho Man) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Rodeo Drive) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 78 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Santa Ana (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita Park on March 27 for trainer Tim Yakteen. 

Going Global (IRE) (Mehmas (IRE)) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Del Mar Oaks) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 1st in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on August 21 for trainer Philip D'Amato. 

Zaajel (Street Sense) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Mother Goose) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 7th in the Longines Test (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on August 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher. 

Fluffy Socks (Slumber (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Jimmy Durante) worked 4 furlongs in 49.9 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on August 21 for trainer Chad Brown. 

Ginobili (Munnings) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O'Brien) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In his last start he placed 1st in the Pat O'Brien (G2) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on August 28 for trainer Richard Baltas. 

Ivar (BRZ) (Agnes Gold (JPN)) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Turf Mile) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed 6th in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Paulo H. Lobo. 

Turned Aside (American Pharoah) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Quick Call) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 8th in the Highlander (G1) going 6 furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on August 22 for trainer Mark Casse. 

Sir Winston (Awesome Again) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Belmont) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 1st in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on August 19 for trainer Mark Casse. 

Admiralty Pier (English Channel) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Tampa Bay) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Highlander (G1) going 6 furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on August 22 for trainer Barbara Minshall. 

Gray's Fable (Gio Ponti) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kitten's Joy Appleton) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.4 on turf at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 5th in the King Edward (G2) going 1 mile on the turf at Woodbine on August 15 for trainer Roger Attfield.