Friday works: Idiomatic is 1 of 55 graded winners on the tab
Training for likely starts this summer at Monmouth Park and Saratoga, Eclipse Award winner Idiomatic worked out Friday morning at Churchill Downs.
Last year’s champion older dirt female was clocked going five furlongs in 59.4 seconds on a main track that still was rated fast before the arrival of a morning thunderstorm.
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A Juddmonte homebred who is a four-time Grade 1 winner for trainer Brad Cox, 5-year-old Idiomatic is expected to start July 20 in the Grade 3 Molly Pitcher at Monmouth Park on the way to the Aug. 23 running of the Personal Ensign (G1) at Saratoga.
There were 52 graded-stakes winners on Friday’s work tab across the U.S. and Canada.
Idiomatic (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Brad Cox.
Fierceness (City of Light), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Florida Derby, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 15th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.
Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.
Adhamo (Intello), a Grade 1 winner (2022 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 108 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed seventh in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Jack Sisterson.
Beauté Cachée (Literato), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jenny Wiley), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed seventh in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.
Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.
Bright Future (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked five furlongs in 1:00.7 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Lady’s Secret going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.
Cogburn (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jaipur), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Dornoch (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Far Bridge (English Channel), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Christophe Clément.
Leslie’s Rose (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Central Bank Ashland), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.
Mischief Magic (Exceed And Excel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Nations Pride (Teofilo), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 52.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan on March 30 for trainer Brad Cox.
Timberlake (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Champagne), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 30 for trainer Brad Cox.
Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Diana), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 108 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Gallorette (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Chad Brown.
Major Dude (Bolt d’Oro), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 108 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 23 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds on turf at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going three furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed ninth in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Silver Knott (Lope de Vega), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Man o’ War, 2024 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 52.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Man o’ War (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Accede (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Bed o’ Roses), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Bed o’ Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hall of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.
Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Arlington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Eternal Hope (Teofilo), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Sands Point), worked five furlongs in 1:00.1 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Sands Point (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 14 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 108 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 Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Mark Hennig.
Life Talk (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Demoiselle), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Gazelle (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 81 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed eighth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Rusty Arnold.
Rhyme Schemes (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he won the Saratoga Special (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 12 for trainer Norm Casse.
Starting Over (Liam’s Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 2 for trainer Mike Maker.
The Grey Wizard (Caravaggio), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Belmont Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Belmont Gold Cup (G2) going 2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Graham Motion.
Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Doubledogdare, 2023 Comely), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.
Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked three furlongs in 39.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on June 23 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Coinage (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2021 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Colonial Downs on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 10th in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 15 for trainer Mark Casse.
Crypto Mo (Mohaymen), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iowa Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Prairie Meadows on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going three furlongs at Prairie Meadows. In her last start she placed seventh in the Diamond going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 27 for trainer Brad Cox.
Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mint Julep), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
English Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed seventh in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Graham Motion.
Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was 160 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten’s Joy), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Highland Falls (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Blame), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.
Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 81 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 Mighty Beau going five furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 8 for trainer Vicki Oliver.
More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Pounce (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Penn Oaks going one mile on the turf at Penn National on May 31 for trainer Mark Casse.
Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on March 16 for trainer Bill Mott.
Running Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 108 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Matt Winn (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 9 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Surprisingly (Mastery), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Eatontown (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.