Monday works: Champion Rebel's Romance leads 25

Two-time Breeders' Cup Turf winner Rebel's Romance worked an easy four furlongs in 54.0 seconds at Saratoga on Monday. The Charlie Appleby trainee has won eight times at the top level, most recently last month when he won the Group 1 Grosser Preis von Berlin for the second time. The durable globetrotter, now 7 years old and America's reigning champion turf male, earned his first top-level victory when he won the 2022 edition of that race.

Rebel's Romance is entered to race Saturday in the Grade 1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic. Also entered is his stablemate El Cordobes, who also appeared on Monday's tab. Recording his first stateside work since winning the Sword Dancer (G1) on Aug. 9, El Cordobes worked four furlongs on the Saratoga grass in 53.0 seconds.

These 25 graded-stakes winners worked across North America on Monday:

Rebel's Romance (Dubawi), an eight-time Grade or Group 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 54.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the slowest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Grosser Preis von Berlin (G1) going about 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Hoppegarten on Aug. 10 for trainer Charlie Appleby. 

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Jaipur), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Richard Baltas.

El Cordobes (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Sword Dancer), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Sword Dancer (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 9 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Excellent Truth (Cotai Glory), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Diana), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 on turf at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Chad Brown.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Ballerina), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 93 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Speed Boat Beach (Bayern), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Malibu), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Pat O'Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 23 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.

Tamara (Bolt d'Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante), worked six furlongs in 1:11.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 15 for trainer Richard Mandella.

First Peace (Funtastic), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed 11th in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Mark Glatt.

General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Bernard Baruch going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 29 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Jody's Pride (American Pharoah), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Ruffian), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed third in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Jorge Abreu.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Nysos (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2025 San Diego Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was 32 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he won the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Phileas Fogg (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 31 for trainer Gustavo Rodriguez.

Scaramouche (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Gallant Bob), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Parx Racing on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start, he placed sixth in the State Representative's Sprint going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 19 for trainer Guadalupe Preciado.

Scythian (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Miss Grillo), worked five furlongs in 1:03.5 on turf at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 30 for trainer Bill Mott.

Utah Beach (English Channel), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Ignacio Correas.

Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 46.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Wickerr going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 19 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Dazzling Move (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Delta), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 93 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight 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 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 93 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in a claiming race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Lorenzo Campuzano.

Parchment Party (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Belmont Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 on turf at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Birdstone going 1 3/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Spice Runner (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Iroquois), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 28 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Iroquois (G3) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 13 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Tip Top Thomas (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Smarty Jones going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.