Monomoy Girl, War of Will highlight Saturday's graded stakes works

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Saturday was a big day for works at the major tracks, with several graded stakes winners, including champion Monomoy Girl and Grade 1 winner War of Will, leading the way. Check out the full list of graded stakes works below.

Belmont Park:

Fools Gold (Medaglia d'Oro) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Waya) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 91 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Waya (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on August 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Royal Charlotte (Cairo Prince) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Prioress) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed 5th in the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on June 27 for trainer Chad Brown.

Selflessly (More Than Ready) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Miss Grillo) worked 4 furlongs in 49.4 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 51st fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed 5th in the Wonder Again (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Belmont Park on June 20 for trainer Chad Brown. She is pointed towards the Lake George (G3) at Saratoga on Aug. 28.

Churchill Downs:

King Guillermo (Uncle Mo) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Tampa Bay Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 58.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on May 2 for trainer Juan Carlos Avila. He is pointed towards the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5.

Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Indiana Oaks 2020 Honeybee) worked 6 furlongs in 1:11.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 1st in the Indiana Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Indiana Grand Race Course on July 8 for trainer Brad Cox.

Owendale (Into Mischief) a three time Grade 3 winner (2019 Oklahoma Derby 2019 Ohio Derby 2019 Lexington) worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 5th in the Stephen Foster (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 27 for trainer Brad Cox.

War of Will (War Front) a two time Grade 1 winner (2020 Maker's Mark Mile 2019 Preakness) worked 5 furlongs in 59.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Keeneland on July 10 for trainer Mark Casse. He is pointed toward the Woodbine Mile on Sept. 20.

Global Campaign (Curlin) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Monmouth Cup 2019 Peter Pan) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Monmouth Cup (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 18 for trainer Stanley Hough.

Mr Freeze (To Honor and Serve) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Gulfstream Park H.) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 6th in the Met Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the main track at Belmont Park on July 4 for trainer Dale Romans.

Monomoy Girl (Tapizar) a five time Grade 1 winner worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 1st in the Ruffian (G2) going 1 mile on the main track at Belmont Park on July 11 for trainer Brad Cox. She is pointed toward the La Troinne (G1) on Sept. 4.

Whitmore (Pleasantly Perfect) a Grade 1 winner (2018 Forego) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 25 for trainer Ron Moquett. He is pointed to the Forego (G1) on Aug. 29.

Del Mar:

Gift Box (Twirling Candy) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Santa Anita Handicap) worked 3 furlongs in 36.6 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 3 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 1st in the San Antonio (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on December 28 for trainer John Sadler.

Law Abidin Citizen (Twirling Candy) a two time Grade 3 winner (2019 Longacres Mile 2019 Daytona) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Bing Crosby (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on August 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Flagstaff (Speightstown) a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Carlos) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 6 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 4th in the Triple Bend (G2) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on June 7 for trainer John Sadler.

Grecian Fire (Unusual Heat) a Grade 3 winner (2019 All American) worked 4 furlongs in 49.4 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 74 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 4th in the Berkeley (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on November 30 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Ollie's Candy (Candy Ride (ARG)) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Clement L. Hirsch) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 74 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on August 2 for trainer John Sadler.

Improbable (City Zip) a three time Grade 1 winner (2020 Whitney 2020 Gold Cup at Santa Anita 2018 Los Alamitos Futurity) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 1st in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on August 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Ce Ce (Elusive Quality) a two time Grade 1 winner (2020 Apple Blossom 2020 Beholder Mile) worked 4 furlongs in 47.6 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 74 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on August 2 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Gamine (Into Mischief) a two time Grade 1 winner (2020 Longines Test 2020 Acorn) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 73 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Longines Test (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on August 8 for trainer Bob Baffert. She is pointed to the Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4.

Smooth Like Strait (Midnight Lute) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 La Jolla H. 2019 Cecil B. DeMille) worked 4 furlongs in 48.0 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 74 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the La Jolla H. (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on August 9 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Storm the Court (Court Vision) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders' Cup Juvenile) worked 5 furlongs in 59.0 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 73 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the La Jolla H. (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on August 9 for trainer Peter Eurton. He is pointed to the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5. 

My Girl Red (Texas Red) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Sorrento) worked 4 furlongs in 48.2 at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 74 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Sorrento (G2) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on August 7 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Around the country:


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(Speightstown) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf) worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 4 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed 2nd in W going about 1 mile on the T at Ascot on June 20 for trainer H. Graham Motion. 

Doctor Mounty (Street Sense) a two time Grade 3 winner (2019 Tropical Turf 2018 Turf Cup) worked 4 furlongs in 48.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed 7th in an allowance race going 1 mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 26 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Totally Boss (Street Boss) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint) worked 3 furlongs in 38.0 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on July 11 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Mind Control (Stay Thirsty) a two time Grade 1 winner (2019 H. Allen Jerkens 2018 Hopeful) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 25 for trainer Greg Sacco. He is pointed to the Forego (G1) on Aug. 29.

Nay Lady Nay (IRE) (No Nay Never) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Mrs. Revere) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 71 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she placed 1st in the WinStar Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Saratoga:

Horologist (Gemologist) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Molly Pitcher 2019 Monmouth Oaks) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.1 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 6 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 1st in the Molly Pitcher (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 18 for trainer Bill Mott. She is pointed to the Shuvee on Aug. 30.

Marzo (Medaglia d'Oro) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Sycamore) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.9 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 5th in the Bowling Green (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on August 1 for trainer Mike Maker.

Firenze Fire (Poseidon's Warrior) a Grade 1 winner (2017 Champagne) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 4th in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 25 for trainer Kelly Breen. He is pointed to the Forego on Aug. 29.

Cross Border (English Channel) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Bowling Green) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.9 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 18 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Bowling Green (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on August 1 for trainer Mike Maker.

Come Dancing (Malibu Moon) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Ketel One Ballerina) worked 4 furlongs in 46.6 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 49 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 4th in the Ballerina (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on August 8 for trainer Carlos Martin. She will make her next start in Saratoga's Honorable Miss (G2) on Sept. 6. 

Vexatious (Giant's Causeway) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Personal Ensign) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 49 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 1st in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on August 1 for trainer Jack Sisterson.

Lady Prancealot (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) a Grade 1 winner (2019 American Oaks) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 4th in the Yellow Ribbon H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on August 8 for trainer Richard Baltas.

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