Friday works: Spirit of St Louis leads 37 graded-stakes winners

Spirit of St Louis, the 6-year-old gelding who got his first graded-stakes wins with two top-level victories this year, worked at Saratoga on Friday for trainer Chad Brown.

The son of Medaglia d'Oro breezed four furlongs in 49.93 seconds on the dirt training track, 31st fastest of 44 at the distance.

Spirit of St Louis began 2024 with a win in the Pegaus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) and won the Turf Classic (G1) on the Kentucky Derby undercard in May. Then he was sixth in the Manhattan (G1) and in his most recent start, he was eighth in the Fourstardave (G1) on Aug. 2.

Spirit of St Louis was one of 37 graded-stakes winners with published works Friday.

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 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

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 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed eighth in the Fourstardave (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Chad Brown.

Fionn (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 64 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 5 for trainer Brad Cox.

Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 46.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 115 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 10th in the X (G2) going about 6 3/4 furlongs on the turf at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 22 for trainer Jose D'Angelo.

Kilwin (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Test), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Nakatomi (Firing Line), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 19 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Sandman (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Arkansas Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jim Dandy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 26 for trainer Mark Casse.

Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Sprint), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed eighth in GR going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Dan Blacker.

Major Dude (Bolt d'Oro), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Lauderdale, 2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 115 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Bentornato (Valiant Minister), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gallant Bob), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 115 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Jose D'Angelo.

Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Brad Cox.

Dubyuhnell (Good Magic), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 115 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Bill Mott.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 95th fastest of 115 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Black-Eyed Susan), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Shuvee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 18 for trainer Mark Hennig.

Macho Music (Maclean's Music), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Training on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Amsterdam Health System (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 25 for trainer Rohan Crichton.

Ozara (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Ballston Spa), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 8 for trainer Miguel Clement.

Segesta (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Dragoon Guard (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 West Virginia Derby, 2024 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five 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.

Roll On Big Joe (Prospective), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Kelly's Landing, 2025 Palos Verdes), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed fifth in the Bing Crosby (G1) going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on July 26 for trainer Bob Hess Jr.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Miguel Clement.

Bellezza (Siyouni), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sheepshead Bay), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 64 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Glens Falls (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 27 for trainer Miguel Clement.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Aug. 12 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.

Big Invasion (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Quick Call), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Final Gambit (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Governor Sam (Improbable), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Quick Call), worked five furlongs in 1:00.3 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Mahony (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 10 for trainer George Weaver.

Life's an Audible (Audible), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed sixth in the Canadian (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Woodbine on July 20 for trainer Kevin Attard.

Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the CTT and TOC going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 15 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Obliteration (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sanford), worked five furlongs in 1:02.9 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Saratoga Special (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 66th fastest of 115 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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.

Senbei (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Troy (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Miguel Clement.

Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 115 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Special Wan (Belardo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Honey Fox), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed third in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 24 for trainer Chad Brown.

That's Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Ellis Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 21 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 8 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Waskesiu (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Florida Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 9 for trainer Bill Mott.

Whatchatalkinabout (Dialed In), a Grade 3 winner (2025 John A. Nerud), worked five furlongs in 1:00.3 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the John Morrissey going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 31 for trainer Wesley Ward.