Friday tab: 30 graded winners + 1 Kentucky Derby hopeful

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She Feels Pretty, winner of Grade 1 stakes in her last two starts, worked Friday for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

The 4-year-old Karakontie filly breezed four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland, 38th fastest of 48 at the distance. It was her third work since she returned to the tab March 15.

After finishing third in the 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, She Feels Pretty was off until last July, when she returned with a third-place effort in the Belmont Oaks (G1). She then was second in the Lake Placid (G2) before scoring in the Queen Elizabeth II (G1) and the American Oaks (G1).

One Kentucky Derby hopeful worked a bullet Friday. Romanesque worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita, the fastest of 45 works at the distance. The Practical Joke colt trained by Bob Baffert has no Derby qualifying points but was at 60-1 in Las Vegas odds this week. He won his debut in November and came back with a loss to stablemate Barnes in the San Vicente (G2) in January.

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Here are details of Friday works by graded-stakes winners.

She Feels Pretty (Karakontie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 American Oaks, 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Carson's Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Cavalieri (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2025 B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Mullikin (Violence), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Forego), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 46.2 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed eighth in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 47.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Michelob Ultra Challenger (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Future Is Now (Great Notion), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Franklin, 2024 Intercontinental), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she won the Franklin (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Inside Information, 2024 Charles Town Oaks), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Inside Information (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 8 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Be Your Best (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Muhimma (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Demoiselle), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed third in the Honeybee (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Brad Cox.

Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hillsborough), worked five furlongs in 1:03.5 on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Hillsborough (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 8 for trainer Graham Motion.

Starting Over (Liam's Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 11th in the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 20 for trainer Mike Maker.

World Record (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Amsterdam), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed third in the Steel Valley Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Mahoning Valley Race Course on Nov. 25 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.

Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Luis Rey, 2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 46.6 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixth in the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Mission of Joy (Kitten's Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:03.5 on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed sixth in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Graham Motion.

Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked three furlongs in 36.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 28 for trainer Laura Cazares.

Alexander Helios (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Razorback Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Eddie Logan going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 29 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Bill Mott.

Dontlookbackatall (Peace and Justice), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Caress), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Autumn Days going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 8 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor's), worked five furlongs in 1:00.7 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Josie Carroll.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Feb. 15 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Life's an Audible (Audible), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Honey Fox (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 9 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Florida Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 8 for trainer Mark Casse.

No Mo Candy (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Pebbles (G3) going one mile on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Special Wan (Belardo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Honey Fox), worked four furlongs in 51.5 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Honey Fox (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Fair Grounds (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Vixen (Vekoma), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Herecomesthebride (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Mark Casse.

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