Friday works: Pletcher breezes his Breeders’ Cup Classic trio

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher put Fierceness, Mindframe and Antiquarian through the paces of their final workouts Friday at Saratoga before they race next Saturday in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar.

Fierceness, who won the Grade 1 Pacific Classic in August over the same 1 1/4 mile surface as next weekend’s $7 million Classic, was clocked going four furlongs in 48.00 seconds on the Oklahoma dirt training track.

That was where Mindframe, a troubled eighth last out in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), worked four furlongs in 49.88 seconds. Antiquarian, who won the Jockey Club Gold Cup, breezed his half-mile in 48.67 seconds.

Locked, who also was pre-entered from Pletcher’s barn for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, was ruled out and retired Friday with what Gainesway Farm said was “an untimely illness.” Pletcher told Daily Racing Form’s David Grening the 4-year-old colt was diagnosed with “a little filling in an ankle.”

Pletcher will ship his Breeders’ Cup horses to Del Mar early next week.

There were 41 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab Friday.

Fierceness (City of Light), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Mindframe (Constitution), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Stephen Foster, 2025 Churchill Downs), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 21st fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

She Feels Pretty (Karakontie), a five-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the sixth fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the E. P. Taylor (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Aug. 16 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Ted Noffey (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Breeders’ Futurity, 2025 Hopeful), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 18th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Tommy Jo (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Alcibiades, 2025 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Alcibiades (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Brant (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Del Mar Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:12.6 at Santa Anita. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Del Mar Futurity (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Ballerina), worked five furlongs in 57.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Ballerina (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Intrepido (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2025 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Santa Anita. It was the slowest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the American Pharoah (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 4 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Iron Orchard (Authentic), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Frizette), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 10th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Frizette (G1) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 4 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Mullikin (Violence), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Forego), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the sixth fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Forego (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 95 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 27 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Nitrogen (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 30th fastest of 95 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Spinster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Mark Casse.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the sixth fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she placed second in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Imagination (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Santa Anita Sprint Championship, 2024 San Felipe), worked five furlongs in 57.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Gimme a Nother (Gimmethegreenlight), a Grade 2 winner (2025 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the fourth fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she won the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the sixth fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Imaginationthelady (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the second fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she won the Jessamine (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 3 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Khaadem (Dark Angel), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Woodford), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going two furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start, he won the Woodford (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 4 for trainer Charlie Hills.

Poster (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Remsen), worked six furlongs in 1:15.2 at Turfway Park. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 22 for trainer Eoin Harty.

R Disaster (Awesome Slew), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Gallant Bloom), worked three furlongs in 36.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Gallant Bloom (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 27 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Richi (Practical Joke), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Santa Maria), worked five furlongs in 58.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Royal Spa (Violence), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Locust Grove), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Keeneland. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the Locust Grove (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 13 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.

Showcase (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Saratoga Special), worked three furlongs in 39.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the slowest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 36 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Saratoga Special (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 10 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Trademark (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Clark), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fastest of 65 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 Presque Isle Mile going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Presque Isle Downs on Sept. 19 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Verity (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Beaumont), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 28th fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Eoin Harty.

Haulin Ice (Coal Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Princess Rooney, 2025 Vagrancy), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 35th fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she won the Princess Rooney (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Sept. 20 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Special Wan (Belardo), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Ladies Turf, 2025 Honey Fox), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the second fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she won the Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Ballerina d’Oro (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gazelle), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the eighth fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed 10th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Brave Deb (Authentic), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Surfer Girl), worked six furlongs in 1:14.6 at Santa Anita. It was the only works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Surfer Girl (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Disco Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lecomte), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the St. Louis Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fairmount Park on Sept. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.

Full Moon Madness (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Tom Fool), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Belmont Park. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed second in the Parx Sprint going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Parx on Sept. 20 for trainer Michelle Nevin.

Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Virginia Derby going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Colonial Downs on March 15 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Hey Nay Nay (No Nay Never), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer John Sadler.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 12th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was 80 days ago going four furlongs at Colonial Downs. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 12 for trainer Mark Casse.

Pilot Commander (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2025 San Carlos), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 10th fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start, he won the San Carlos (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Scalable (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 19th fastest of 84 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Gallant Bloom (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 27 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Stark Contrast (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Zuma Beach), worked five furlongs in 1:04.6 at Del Mar. It was the slowest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Zuma Beach (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the sixth fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Kentucky Downs Preview Turf Mile going one mile on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 2 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Tip Top Thomas (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 10th fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won the Smarty Jones going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx on Aug. 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Wild Bout Hilary (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Bayakoa), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the fastest of 50 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Twixt going one mile on the main track at Laurel Park on Sept. 6 for trainer Tanner Tracy.