Friday tab: Fierceness leads 35 graded winners on the tab

Fierceness continued to work toward his 2025 debut with a four-furlong drill Friday morning at Palm Beach Downs.

The 4-year-old City of Light colt breezed the half-mile in 49.77 seconds, eighth fastest of 16 at the distance. Trainer Todd Pletcher told Thoroughbred Daily News that his next start could come in the Grade 3 Westchester at Aqueduct on May 4.

Fierceness, the 2023 champion male juvenile, was second in the Breeders' Cup Classic in his most recent start. That effort followed wins in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy and Travers (G1).

Friday's workout was Fierceness's second since the Breeders' Cup. He breezed three furlongs in 36.23 seconds on March 13. His return to training was delayed because he had ankle surgery.

Fierceness was one of 36 graded-stakes winners with published works Friday.

Fierceness (City of Light), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Travers, 2024 Florida Derby, 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

She Feels Pretty (Karakontie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 American Oaks, 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three 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.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Leslie's Rose (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Central Bank Ashland), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 20 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Mullikin (Violence), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Forego), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Winstar Training Center. 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.

Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Malibu), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 36 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 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 59 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 13 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Inside Information, 2024 Charles Town Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 59 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.

Be Your Best (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three 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.

Crupi (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 10th in the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Jose D'Angelo.

Katonah (Klimt), a Grade 2 winner (2025 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Mindframe (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Gulfstream Park Mile presented by Domestic Product), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Gulfstream Park Mile presented by Domestic Product (G2) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on Friday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 8 for trainer Jorge Periban.

Ready to Purrform (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2022 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Evangeline Downs on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Delta Downs on Feb. 13 for trainer Dane Noel.

World Record (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Amsterdam), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Winstar Training Center. 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.

Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Ghostzapper, 2023 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:00.1 at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Antonio Sano.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight 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.

Beach Bomb (SAF) (Lancaster Bomber), a Grade 3 winner (2025 The Very One), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the The Very One (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Graham Motion.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Burnham Square (Liam's Map), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Holy Bull), worked five furlongs in 1:00.7 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fourth in the Fountain of Youth (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fourth in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Dontlookbackatall (Peace and Justice), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Caress), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was eight 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.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 41 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.

La Cara (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pocahontas), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed second in the Davona Dale (G2) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Mark Casse.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Casse Training Center on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 14 for trainer Mark Casse.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fastest of nine 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 one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 2 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.

Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in 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 Todd Pletcher.

Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 36 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 49.2 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.