Friday works: Thorpedo Anna, Taxed prepare for Fleur de Lis

Thorpedo Anna, the reigning horse of the year, completed her major preparation for the Grade 2, $500,000 Fleur de Lis on June 28 with a swift half-mile move in 47.8 seconds Friday morning at Churchill Downs under jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

Trained by Kenny McPeek, Thorpedo Anna is expected to headline the Fleur de Lis, one of six stakes on a card that also features the $1 million Stephen Foster (G1). The Fleur de Lis awards a bid to the Breeders' Cup Distaff.

In her most recent start, the 4-year-old daughter of Fast Anna encountered trouble into the first turn and finished seventh in the La Troienne (G1).

Campaigned in partnership by Brookdale Racing, Mark Edwards, Judy Hicks and Magdalena Racing, Thorpedo Anna went to the track Friday at 7:15 a.m. EDT and posted an opening quarter mile in 23.6 seconds. She galloped out five furlongs in a solid 1:00.4, according to Churchill Downs clocker John Nichols.

One of her likely rivals, Richard Bahde’s Taxed, also worked Friday. The multiple graded stakes winner breezed a half mile in 48.2 seconds under Rafael Bejarano. A consistent performer throughout her career, the 5-year-old mare has compiled a 23: 5-5-5 record with nearly $1.1 million in earnings.

These 24 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Friday morning:

Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), a six-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 90 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed seventh in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 La Troienne, 2024 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Choisya (Night of Thunder), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Jenny Wiley), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Simon Crisford.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Sacred Wish (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Matriarch), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 27 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 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 six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the fastest of three 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.

Ways and Means (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Test), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Bed o' Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Zulu Kingdom (Ten Sovereigns), a Grade 1 winner (2025 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the American Turf (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Major Dude (Bolt d'Oro), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Lauderdale, 2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Segesta (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Spaliday (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she won the Miss Liberty going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 25 for trainer Chad Brown.

Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 90 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed second in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Randy Morse.

Abientot (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matron), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was 19 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed ninth in the Mamzelle (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 10 for trainer Mark Casse.

Echo Sound (Echo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Miss Preakness), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the Miss Preakness (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 16 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Gosger (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 90 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 the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he won a starter allowance race going one mile on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Komorebino Omoide (California Chrome), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Lone Star Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start, he won the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 26 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 24 for trainer Mark Casse.

Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 29 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 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 5 for trainer Amelia Green.

Roll On Big Joe (Prospective), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Palos Verdes), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 63 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 16 for trainer Bob Hess, Jr.

Test Score (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Transylvania), worked six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the fastest of three 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.

Vixen (Vekoma), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 69th fastest of 90 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed third in the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Mark Casse.