Saturday workouts: Good Cheer is 1 of 52 graded winners on tab

Good Cheer and Highland Falls, two Grade 1 winners for Godolphin and trainer Brad Cox, breezed Saturday over the Saratoga main track in preparation for August engagements at the Spa.

Kentucky Oaks (G1) victress Good Cheer, the daughter of Medaglia d’Oro who is targeting the 1 1/4-mile Alabama (G1) on Aug. 16, covered a half-mile in 48.58 seconds. She went solo in her third work since being handed her first career loss in eight outings when she was a flat fifth in the Acorn (G1) on June 6 at Saratoga.

“She was really good, broke off from the half and had a good, solid breeze with a good gallop out,” Cox said. “She’s had three moves since the Acorn, and they’ve all been really good, so we’re looking at the Alabama.”

Good Cheer dazzled as she maintained a perfect ledger through her first three outings of 2025, taking a pair of graded preps at Fair Grounds in the Rachel Alexandra (G2) and Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) ahead of a strong 2 1/4-length win in the Kentucky Oaks. Her uncharacteristic effort in the Acorn left Cox puzzled, but the two-time Eclipse Award winner said he prefers to look forward.

“She’s moving good and is happy, and we’re very pleased with how she looks and how she’s moving,” Cox said. “We just draw a line through the last one, it’s all we can do.”

Five-year-old Highland Falls breezed five furlongs in 1:01.0 over the main track. He worked in company with their multiple graded-stakes winner Tarifa, who was clocked at 1:01.4 for the five furlongs with Manny Franco up..

Highland Falls, who won the 1 1/4-mile Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) at Saratoga in September, finished his campaign with a distant ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic in November at Del Mar. He returned with aplomb last out June 27 with a 5 1/2-length, optional-claiming victory traveling a one-turn mile at Aqueduct.

Cox said Highland Falls is training forward toward the Whitney (G1) on Aug. 2 at the Spa, where he likely will meet 2023 champion 2-year-old colt Fierceness and 2024 champion 3-year-old colt Sierra Leone. The Whitney offers an automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

“He breezed very well,” Cox said. “He seems to do well here, and he does like Saratoga. It’s going to be a good race, but he’s a Grade 1 winner, and he’s a fresh horse, which I think is worth a good bit, so we’ll see what happens.”

There were 52 graded-stakes winners on the work tab across America.

Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Kentucky Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 98 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Highland Falls (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on June 27 for trainer Brad Cox.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 26th fastest of 98 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Chad Brown.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Belmont, 2025 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 12th fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Bill Mott.

Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d’Oro), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Turf Classic, 2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Arthur’s Ride (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Whitney), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 19th fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 12th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Bill Mott.

Patch Adams (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Woody Stephens), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 71st fastest of 167 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Brad Cox.

Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 19th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going two 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.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 13th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Chicago (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 21 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Tarifa (Bernardini), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Mother Goose, 2024 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 51.3 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 32nd fastest of 41 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Kelso (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on July 5 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 41st fastest of 155 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Zenyatta, 2024 Summertime Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 142nd fastest of 155 works at the distance. Her previous work was 20 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Think Big (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Turf Sprint, 2025 Shakertown), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Delaware Park. It was the 41st fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Kelso (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on July 5 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Barnes (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2025 San Vicente), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 41st fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Crazy Mason (Coal Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Carter), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 98 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the True North (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Greg Sacco.

Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Diego Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 114th fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Kelly’s Landing (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Fiona’s Magic (St Patrick’s Day), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Delaware Park. It was the 53rd fastest of 64 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Alma North going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on June 28 for trainer Edward Allard.

First Peace (Funtastic), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 31st fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 67th fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Texas Turf Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Lone Star Park on June 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Buena Vista), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 41st fastest of 155 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Magnitude (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Risen Star), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 34th fastest of 41 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Iowa Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Margie’s Intention (Honor A. P.), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 15th fastest of 98 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Delaware Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Delaware Park on June 14 for trainer Brad Cox.

Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the ninth fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Deputed Testamony going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on June 28 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the ninth fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going one mile at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on June 15 for trainer Bobby Dibona.

Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 130th fastest of 167 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Fleur de Lis (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Randy Morse.

Beach Bomb (Lancaster Bomber), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Orchid, 2025 The Very One), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Fair Hill. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed second in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Salvator Mile, 2025 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 10th fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 14 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 10th fastest of 67 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Winning Colors (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Mint Julep, 2024 Regret), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Mike Maker.

Roll On Big Joe (Prospective), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Kelly’s Landing, 2025 Palos Verdes), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 17th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Kelly’s Landing (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Bob Hess Jr.

Awesome Aaron (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 66th fastest of 98 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Norm Casse.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 36th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.

Big Invasion (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Quick Call), worked three furlongs in 38.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 30th fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for the late trainer Christophe Clément.

Cash Call (McKinzie), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the second fastest of 67 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Summertime Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Charlene’s Dream (Qurbaan), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gallorette), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 46th fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Saratoga. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fourth in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Disco Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 71st fastest of 167 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Lecomte (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.

Duvet Day (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cardinal), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 105th fastest of 167 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Extra Añejo (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 52.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 39th fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Flood Zone (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Maxfield going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Fondly (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Delaware Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she won the Delaware Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Delaware Park on June 14 for trainer Graham Motion.

Hall of Fame (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 41st fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Hill Road (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 26th fastest of 98 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Irish Maxima (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Distaff), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Turfway Park. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Bed o’ Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer John Servis.

La Mehana (Al Wukair), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Waya), worked four furlongs in 52.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the slowest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won an allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 27 for trainer Miguel Clément.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 167 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 5 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Most Wanted (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 90th fastest of 167 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 149th fastest of 155 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Texas Turf Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Lone Star Park on June 28 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 15th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Wise Dan (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Track Phantom (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Ellis Park. It was the 15th fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Michael G. Schaefer Memorial going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Whiskey Decision (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 45th fastest of 98 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Eatontown (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 14 for trainer Chad Brown.