Forbidden Kingdom, Aloha West lead Thursday's graded-stakes tab
Top Kentucky Derby prospect Forbidden Kingdom continued his preparations for next week's Santa Anita Derby (G1) with a stiff seven-furlong move in 1:26.6 for Hall of Famer Richard Mandella.
By Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, Forbidden Kingdom is exiting a front-running victory in the March 5 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita.
Also on Thursday, Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Aloha West posted his fourth work of the year with a four furlong drill in 48.6 seconds for trainer Wayne Catalano.
Below is the full graded-stakes work tab for Thursday. To see where they might be headed next, check the HRN stakes schedule here.
Drafted (Field Commission) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Toboggan) worked 4 furlongs in 47.8 at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the Toboggan (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on February 5 for trainer David P. Duggan.
Happy Farm (Ghostzapper) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Fall Highweight) worked 4 furlongs in 52.0 at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 63rd fastest of 70 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 3rd in a claiming race going 6 furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on February 27 for trainer Rudy R. Rodriguez.
Helium (Ironicus) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.3 at Casse Training Center on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going 4 furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Robert Hilton Memorial going 7 furlongs on the main track at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races on August 27 for trainer Mark Casse.
Aloha West (Hard Spun) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Qatar Racing Breeders' Cup Sprint) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 5 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going 5 furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 1st in the Qatar Racing Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Wayne M. Catalano.
Point Me By (Point of Entry) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Bruce D.) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Keeneland on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 8th in the Fair Grounds (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on February 19 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.
Vigilantes Way (Medaglia d'Oro) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Eatontown) worked 4 furlongs in 50.3 at Niall Brennan Stables on Thursday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 5 works at the distance. Her previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Niall Brennan Stables. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Violet going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on September 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Eight Rings (Empire Maker) a Grade 1 winner (2019 FrontRunner) worked 6 furlongs in 1:11.2 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 9 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in the San Pasqual (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on February 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Cleopatra's Strike (Smart Strike) a Grade 2 winner (2019 John Henry Turf Championship) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.8 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 2nd in a claiming race going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on February 26 for trainer Bob Hess Jr..
Varda (Distorted Humor) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Starlet) worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.2 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 9 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Beholder Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Spielberg (Union Rags) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Los Alamitos Futurity) worked 6 furlongs in 1:11.2 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 9 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 4th in the Santa Anita H. presented by Yaamava' Resort & Casino (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Forbidden Kingdom (American Pharoah) a two time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Felipe 2022 San Vicente) worked 7 furlongs in 1:26.6 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of 2 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 6 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the San Felipe (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 5 for trainer Richard E. Mandella.
Royal Ship (BRZ) (Midshipman) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Californian) worked 7 furlongs in 1:25.2 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 2 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 6 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 7th in the TVG Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on August 21 for trainer Richard E. Mandella.
Phat Man (Munnings) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Fred W. Hooper) worked 4 furlongs in 51.4 at Tampa Bay Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going 3 furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed 7th in the Tropical Turf (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on January 8 for trainer Kent Sweezey.
Green Light Go (Hard Spun) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Saratoga Special) worked 5 furlongs in 59.2 at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the Stymie going 1 mile on the main track at Aqueduct on February 26 for trainer James Jerkens.
Sail By (Astern (AUS)) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Miss Grillo) worked 5 furlongs in 1:04.1 at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed 13th in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Del Mar on November 5 for trainer Leah Gyarmati.
Ride a Comet (Candy Ride (ARG)) a Grade 2 winner (2018 Del Mar Derby) worked 3 furlongs in 36.0 at Casse Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 8 works at the distance. His previous work was 62 days ago going 4 furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed 5th in the Ricoh Woodbine Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Woodbine on September 18 for trainer Mark Casse.
Turned Aside (American Pharoah) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Quick Call) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Casse Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going 4 furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed 9th in the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship going 6 furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on November 27 for trainer Mark Casse.
Sprawl (City Zip) a Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Governor's) worked 4 furlongs in 47.4 at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 9 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 7th in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on February 19 for trainer Tom Drury Jr..
Field Pass (Lemon Drop Kid) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Seabiscuit H.) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Training on Wednesday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 8 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 10th in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational presented by Baccarat (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on January 29 for trainer Mike Maker.
Fancy Liquor (Lookin At Lucky) a Grade 2 winner (2020 American Turf ) worked 5 furlongs in 59.8 at Churchill Training on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 8 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going 5 furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed 6th in the Dust Commander going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on February 19 for trainer Mike Maker.
Bees and Honey (Union Rags) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Comely) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going 4 furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In her last start she placed 1st in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on November 26 for trainer J. Reeve McGaughey.
Red Ghost (Ghostzapper) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Miss Preakness) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 3rd in an allowance race going 6 furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Army Wife (Declaration of War) a Grade 2 winner (2021 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan) worked 3 furlongs in 39.6 at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 24 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 4th in the Falls City (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on November 25 for trainer Mike Maker.
Informative (Bodemeister) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Salvator Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.3 at Parx Racing on Wednesday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 5 days ago going 4 furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed 7th in the Kris Kringle going 1 mile 70 yards on the main track at Parx Racing on December 28 for trainer Uriah St. Lewis.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope) worked 6 furlongs in 1:14.0 at Santa Anita Park on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Pasadena going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on February 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Wildman Jack (Goldencents) a two time Grade 3 winner (2021 Palos Verdes 2020 San Simeon) worked 3 furlongs in 36.6 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 4 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 3 furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In his last start he placed 4th in GR going about 6 furlongs on the D at Meydan Racecourse on March 27 for trainer Doug O'Neill.