Friday works: 36 graded-stakes winners are on the tab

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First Resort, unraced since winning the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club in 2024, is back on the work tab.

The 4-year-old Uncle Mo colt breezed three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Turfway Park, sixth fastest of 14 at the distance for trainer Eoin Harty.

After his win in the Kentucky Jockey Club, First Resort was scratched from the John Battaglia Memorial and missed the Triple Crown trail after a stress fracture in his left hock. At the time, he was expected to return in the summer or fall.

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

Immersive (Nyquist), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2024 Alcibiades, 2024 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 119 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Distaff (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Journalism (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Haskell, 2025 Preakness, 2025 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. 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 18 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Program Trading (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Turf Classic, 2023 Hollywood Derby, 2023 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 119 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Carson's Run (Cupid), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 98 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 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 7 for trainer Miguel Clement.

Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d'Oro), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Turf Classic, 2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on April 24 for trainer Chad Brown.

Clicquot (Quality Road), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Cotillion), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 51st fastest of 119 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed eighth in the Madison (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 4 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Commandment (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2026 Florida Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Further Ado (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2026 Blue Grass), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 11th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fayette, 2024 Lukas Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 19th 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 GR going about 1 1/4 miles on the dirt at Meydan on March 28 for trainer Brad Cox.

Alpine Princess (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Doubledogdare), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Doubledogdare (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 17 for trainer Brad Cox.

Coal Battle (Coal Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Rebel), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Ellis Park on Friday morning. It was the slowest of three works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Ellis Park. In his last start he placed second in the Lake Ouachita going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on May 2 for trainer Lonnie Briley.

Explora (Blame), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Oak Leaf), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

First Resort (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was 458 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30, 2024, for trainer Eoin Harty.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 98 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Aqueduct on April 24 for trainer Chad Brown.

In Our Time (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Giant's Causeway), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Giant's Causeway (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 12 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Majestic Oops (Majestic Harbor), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Azeri), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 15th 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 placed third in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 11 for trainer Dan Ward.

Phileas Fogg (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 98 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 1 for trainer Gustavo Rodriguez.

Potente (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2026 San Felipe), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 99th fastest of 119 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Dragoon Guard (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 West Virginia Derby, 2024 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Haulin Ice (Coal Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Princess Rooney, 2025 Vagrancy), worked three furlongs in 38.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 14 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Unbridled Sidney (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Claret Beret (Not This Time) a Grade 1 winner (2026 Apple Blossom Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Palm Meadows Training Center on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In her last start she won the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 11 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. After the work, she died at her barn after an apparent cardiac incident.

Running Bee (English Channel), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Tampa Bay, 2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Alexander Helios (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed seventh in the Charles Town Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 22 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Alluring Angel (Fastnet Rock), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Long Island), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 98 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Christophe Clement (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 24 for trainer Bill Mott.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 47 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Siren Lure going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 10 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Forced Entry (Charlatan), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Santa Ysabel), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 99th fastest of 119 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed seventh in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Governor Sam (Improbable), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Quick Call), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in a handicap going five furlongs on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on May 3 for trainer George Weaver.

Grande (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Ghostzapper), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Santa Maria (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 19 for trainer Patrick Gallagher.

Marjoram (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Senorita), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 47 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Senorita (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 9 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Nu What's New (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Oaklawn Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Hawthorne on Friday morning. It was the slowest of three works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed fifth in the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer James DiVito.

Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 25 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Simply Joking (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Santa Maria), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Maria (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 19 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Tip Top Thomas (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Indiana Derby), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Dwyer going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

War At Sea (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Golden Gate Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 3 for trainer Ron Ellis.

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