Friday works: Candied leads 22 graded winners on the tab

Candied breezed Friday morning at Palm Beach Downs ahead of her 2025 debut in next Friday's Grade 3 Doubledogdare at Keeneland.

The 4-year-old Candy Ride filly went five furlongs in 1:01.6 for trainer Todd Pletcher, third fastest of four at the distance.

Candied was 1-for-6 last year but finished in the money in all but one start. Her most recent start was a third-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Distaff.

Candied was one of 22 graded-stakes winners with published works Friday.

Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Breeders' Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Carson's Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Kopion (Omaha Beach), a Grade 1 winner (2024 La Brea), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was 18 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Monica (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 1 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Major Dude (Bolt d'Oro), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Lauderdale, 2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Appleton going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Challenger (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Damon's Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 61 days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Sunshine Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 for trainer Bill Mott.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 50 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 13 for trainer Mark Hennig.

Mindframe (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Palm Beach Downs on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he won the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed third in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Fountain of Youth), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Bill Mott.

Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth 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 placed 11th in the Kentucky Cup Classic (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 22 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 16 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 a starter allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 23 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Alexander Helios (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Apple Picker (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Barbara Fritchie), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Laurel Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Laurel Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Nolan Ramsey.

Dontlookbackatall (Peace and Justice), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Caress), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Forever After All (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2025 La Prevoyante presented by Stella Artois), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the The Very One (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 50 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the San Carlos (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 56 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 49.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 46.3 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Thursday

Locked (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Santa Anita Handicap, 2023 Breeders' Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Palm Beach Downs on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he won the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked four furlongs in 46.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Fiona's Magic (St Patrick's Day), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Davona Dale), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Delaware Park on Thursday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed 14th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Michael Yates.

Prince Abama (Tamayuz), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Thursday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed second in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Classier (Empire Maker), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Los Alamitos Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Laurel Park on Thursday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Colonial Downs on Aug. 11 for trainer A. Ferris Allen III.