Kentucky Derby works: 10 Vegas futures choices are on the tab

Nash, the 20-1 fourth choice in Las Vegas futures for Kentucky Derby 2024, had his first timed workout of 2024 on Friday.

The Godolphin homebred colt by Medaglia d’Oro was clocked at 49.2 seconds for his half-mile on the main track at Fair Grounds. It was his first breeze since he finished third nearly two weeks ago in the Gun Runner Stakes.

247 horses are in Nevada futures for Kentucky Derby 2024.

Trainer Brad Cox has not committed Nash to any particular spot for a 3-year-old debut, but the Lecomte (G3) on Jan. 20 and the Risen Star (G2) on Feb. 17 would be strong options. Both races are Derby points preps at Fair Grounds.

Ten horses in the Nevada futures for the Kentucky Derby were on the Friday work tab.

Nash (Medaglia d’Oro), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 127 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Gun Runner going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 23 for trainer Brad Cox.

Crazy Mason (Coal Front), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Inaugural going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 2 for trainer Greg Sacco.

Dancing Groom (Vino Rosso), worked five furlongs in 1:04.7 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 15th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Antonio Sano.

Katheeb (More Than Ready), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won a maiden race going one mile on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 6 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Khoolzan (Khozan), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed second in a maiden race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 11 for trainer José D’Angelo.

Mission Beach (Curlin), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Laurel Park. It was the 19th fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Dec. 22 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Noted (Cairo Prince), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he won the Pulpit going 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 9 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Seminole Chief (Girvin), worked five furlongs in 1:01.9 at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the FTBOA Florida Sire In Reality going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 2 for trainer Jack Sisterson.

Shea D World (World of Trouble), worked three furlongs in 38.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the slowest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Carlos David.

Tireless (Not This Time), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed second in a maiden race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for Pletcher.