Monday works: White Abarrio, Obliteration tune up for stakes
White Abarrio posted his final drill at Saratoga on Monday before an expected start in the Grade 1 Whitney on Saturday. The 6-year-old son of Race Day blew out three furlongs in 35.43 seconds on the main dirt track at Saratoga, second fastest of 16 over the course and distance. The Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee was fourth in the Met Mile (G1) last out but is a three-time top-level winner at 1 1/8 miles, including in the 2023 Whitney.
White Abarrio was not the only marquee horse in a stakes race Saturday at the Spa to post his final preparatory work Monday. Obliteration, winner of the Sanford (G3) on opening weekend at the Spa, goes for his second stakes win Saturday in the Saratoga Special (G2). The Steve Asmussen trainee tuned up with a three-furlong breeze in 38.04 seconds, seventh fastest of 10 over the course and distance. The juvenile son of Violence has won both his starts, a debut June 12 at Churchill Downs and then the Sanford on July 5.
Stakes schedule | Stakes Tracker | Stakes results
These 16 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Monday morning:
White Abarrio (Race Day), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked three furlongs in 35.4 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
She Feels Pretty (Karakontie), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 New York, 2024 American Oaks, 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Del Mar on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 28 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 Chicago (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 21 for trainer John Ortiz.
Fionn (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.
Full Serrano (Full Mast), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Del Mar on Monday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he won the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 58.0 seconds at Del Mar on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he won the Affirmed going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Speed Boat Beach (Bayern), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Malibu), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Del Mar on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed 10th in the St. Matthews Overnight going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Harvey Pack going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer John Terranova.
Tiztastic (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Louisiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed fifth in the American Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Goliad (War Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Mint Millions, 2024 Thunder Road), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Del Mar on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 14 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Alexander Helios (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the slowest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor's), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Woodbine on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start, he placed ninth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on June 22 for trainer Josie Carroll.
Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Ellis Park on Monday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 54 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Ellis Park. In her last start, she placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 13 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Obliteration (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sanford), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Sanford (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
One Magic Philly (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Chillingworth), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Del Mar on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Great Lady M (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Los Alamitos on July 5 for trainer Phil D'Amato.