Saturday works: Far Bridge is among 14 graded winners on tab

Six months since his last race, Grade 1 winner Far Bridge continued working toward his 4-year-old debut.

The English Channel colt owned by Lawrence Sarf’s LSU Stables and trained by Todd Pletcher, the English Channel colt breezed five furlongs in 1:03.0 on the Payson Park turf Saturday morning. It was the sixth week in a row that Far Bridge has breezed since he came back from a five-month break since his runner-up finish in the Dueling Grounds Derby (G3) at Kentucky Downs.

Pletcher has not said publicly where Far Bridge may race next.

There were 17 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab Saturday.

Far Bridge (English Channel), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed second in the Dueling Grounds Derby (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Next (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Turfway Park. It was the 23rd fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Greenwood Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 23 for trainer Doug Cowans.

Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Remsen), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Parx Racing. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed eighth in a starter allowance race going one mile on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 24 for trainer Víctor Barboza.

Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the sixth fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she won the Inside Information (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 22nd fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed seventh in the Victory Ride (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on July 8 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Surfer Girl, 2023 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Golden Gate Fields. It was the 22nd fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer O.J. Jauregui.

Elusive Princess (Martinborough), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Saratoga Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 22nd fastest of 76 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for trainer Arnaud Delacour.

Frosted Grace (Mark Valeski), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Steve Sexton Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Oaklawn. It was the 29th fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 13 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Honey Pants (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Las Cienegas), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 10th fastest of 103 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 14 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Hot and Sultry (Speightster), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chilukki), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the sixth fastest of 93 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In her last start she placed fifth in the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 2 for trainer Norm Casse.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 45th fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Pelican going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10 for trainer Juan Carlos Ávila.

No More Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sam F. Davis), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Sam F. Davis (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10 for trainer José D’Angelo.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked three furlongs in 38.9 seconds at Niall Brennan Stables. It was the slower of two works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Dowager (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 22 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Roses for Debra (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Caress), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Runaway Storm (Midnight Storm), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bryan Station), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 10th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was 84 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Ethan West.

Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 25th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed second in the King Cotton going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Chris Hartman.

West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iroquois), worked five furlongs in 1:05.0 at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed third in the Sam F. Davis (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10 for trainer Larry Demeritte.