Saturday tab: Shirl’s Speight is back; 24 graded winners work

Nearly two months after finishing second to Eclipse Award candidate Modern Games in the Breeders’ Cup Mile at Keeneland, Shirl’s Speight returned to the track Saturday morning.

The soon-to-be 7-year-old Speightstown horse was clocked at 50.4 seconds going a half-mile at Payson Park in Florida.

Trainer Roger Attfield had not yet said where the winner of the 2022 Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) might race next.

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There were 24 graded-stakes winners who had timed works on New Year’s Eve.

Shirl’s Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker’s Mark Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 79 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Roger Attfield.

Get Her Number (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner (2020 American Pharoah), worked six furlongs in 1:13.2 at San Luis Rey. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 3 for trainer Peter Miller.

Shantisara (Coulsty), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 39th fastest of 79 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Fall Harvest going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 48th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 30 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Royal Ship (Midshipman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Diego Handicap, 2021 Californian), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going two furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Awesome Again (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 1 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Say the Word (More Than Ready), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hollywood Turf Cup, 2021 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the San Marcos (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Artie’s Princess (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fifth fastest of 103 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed sixth in the Bessarabian (G2) going seven furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 12 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Remsen), worked five furlongs in 1:02.7 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 29th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Empire Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 30 for trainer Victor Barboza Jr.

Ginobili (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O’Brien), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 20 for Miller.

Howbeit (Secret Circle), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Sprint Championship), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 43rd fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 20 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Leggs Galore (Bayern), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Buena Vista), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the California Distaff Handicap going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 15 for D’Amato.

Pappacap (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Best Pal), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 20th fastest of 103 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fourth in the Amsterdam (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 31 for trainer Mark Casse.

Smile Happy (Runhappy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 31st fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 26 for trainer Mike Maker.

Newgrange (Violence), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Southwest, 2022 Sham), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 28th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Native Diver (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 27 for D’Amato.

The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Affirmed, 2021 Lazaro Barrera), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cary Grant going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 19 for trainer Eric Kruljac.

Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 25 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 113th fastest of 186 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going five furlongs on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 8 for Maker.

King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 16th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tinsel going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 17 for McPeek.

Lightening Larry (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the eighth fastest of 186 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 26 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Two Phil’s (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Street Sense), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds at Hawthorne. It was the sixth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he won the Street Sense (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Oct. 30 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Verbal (Flintshire (GB)), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 10th fastest of 79 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Transylvania (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for Brown.

Willy Boi (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 22nd fastest of 186 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in the FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire going seven furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 10 for Delgado.