Friday works: Mindframe earns bullet, leads 20 graded winners

Mindframe worked a bullet Friday morning at Saratoga, continuing his training for the Grade 1 Stephen Foster on June 28 at Churchill Downs. The 4-year-old son of Constitution worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 on Friday morning, fastest of five over the course and distance.

Trained by Todd Pletcher, Mindframe earned the first top-level win of his career in the Churchill Downs (G1) at seven furlongs on May 3. However, he is no stranger to performing well at the top level in longer races. He finished second in both the 1 1/4-mile Belmont Stakes and the 1 1/8-mile Haskell (G1) in 2024.

These 20 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Friday:

Beyond Brilliant (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Mindframe (Constitution), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Churchill Downs), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Sacred Wish (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Matriarch), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 64 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer George Weaver.

Trikari (Oscar Performance), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds on turf at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Graham Motion.

First Mission (Street Sense), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Oaklawn Handicap, 2024 Alysheba), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Brad Cox.

Truly Quality (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.

Dragoon Guard (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 West Virginia Derby, 2024 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 22 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Winning Colors (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Awesome Aaron (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 16 for trainer Norm Casse.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Delaware Park on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In his last start, he placed third in the Mr. Prospector going six furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 26 for trainer Edward Allard.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Crystal Water going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 24 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Haulin Ice (Coal Front), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Vagrancy), worked four furlongs in 51.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 47 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she won the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

La Mehana (Al Wukair), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Waya), worked five furlongs in 1:04.8 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was 16 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Mo Plex (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Bay Shore going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 19 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart.

Most Wanted (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 86 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 on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 100 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Test Score (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds on turf at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed second in the American Turf (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Graham Motion.

Track Phantom (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Where's My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Training on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Shawnee (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Peter Miller.