Workouts: Razorback contenders are among 39 graded winners
Sunday's graded-stakes workers included two entrants in Saturday's Razorback (G3), which has an interesting field of older horses.
Ten-year-old Rated R Superstar, who was 4-for-9 last year, worked at Oaklawn for trainer Martin Villa Franco, and Long Range Toddy, looking for his first win since the 2019 Rebel Stakes, worked four furlongs for Dallas Stewart at Oaklawn.
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Here are details of published works Sunday by graded-stakes winners.
Chess Chief (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2021 New Orleans Classic), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Two Emmys (English Channel), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Mr. D.), worked four furlongs in 50.2 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 81st fastest of 104 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Colonel E. R. Bradley going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Hugh Robertson.
Pixelate (City Zip), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in the River City Handicap going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 13 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Scarlet Fusion (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2023 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.4 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the John B. Connally Turf Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Sam Houston Race Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Joe Sharp.
King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 14 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Pauline's Pearl (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Troienne), worked four furlongs in 50.0 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 73rd fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Houston Ladies Classic (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sam Houston Race Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Warrant (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile 70 yards on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 26 for trainer Brad Cox.
Proxy (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Clark), worked four furlongs in 48.4 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Hidden Connection (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 50.0 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 73rd fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Houston Ladies Classic (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sam Houston Race Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Bret Calhoun.
Damon's Mound (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Saratoga Special), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Iroquois (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 17 for trainer Michelle Lovell.
Stilleto Boy (Shackleford), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Californian), worked four furlongs in 50.2 at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 85 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.
Wondrwherecraigis (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bold Ruler Handicap), worked three furlongs in 37.6 at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on Sept. 18 for trainer Brittany T. Russell.
Long Range Toddy (Take Charge Indy), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 50.2 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 128 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Ring The Bell going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Dec. 10 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Silver Dust (Tapit), a four-time Grade 3 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 7 for trainer Thomas D. Vance.
Rated R Superstar (Kodiak Kowboy), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Essex Handicap, 2018 Ben Alim 2016 Carry Back) worked four furlongs in 51.2 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 128 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In his last start he placed third in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 14 for trainer Martin Villafranco.
Lone Rock (Majestic Warrior), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, 2021 Brooklyn), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In his last start he placed third in the Birdstone going 1 3/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 28 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Pretty Birdie (Bird Song), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Schuylerville), worked four furlongs in 49.4 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 128 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In her last start she won the Poinsettia going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Dec. 17 for trainer Norm Casse.
Yuugiri (Shackleford), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Fantasy), worked four furlongs in 52.4 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 117th fastest of 128 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In her last start she won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Dec. 30 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.
Slipstream (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Futurity), worked four furlongs in 50.4 at Payson Park Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 7 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed 17th in the Commonwealth Cup (G1) going six furlongs on the turf at Ascot on June 17 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Gufo (Declaration of War), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Sword Dancer, 2021 Casino Sword Dancer, 2020 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.4 at Payson Park Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed seventh in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 8 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Prevalence (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Commonwealth), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Fred W. Hooper presented by Whispering Angel (G3) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Spendarella (Karakontie), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Del Mar Oaks), worked three furlongs in 39.9 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of six works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 20 for trainer Graham Motion.
Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Cañada), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the La Cañada (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 15 for trainer John Sadler.
Reincarnate (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sham), worked six furlongs in 1:11.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the Sham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Havnameltdown (Uncaptured), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Vicente), worked five furlongs in 58.8 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 46 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the San Vicente (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked six furlongs in 1:14.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the Santa Ynez (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 8 for trainer Richard E. Mandella.
Taiba (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Malibu, 2022 Pennsylvania Derby, 2022 Santa Anita Derby), worked seven furlongs in 1:25.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed second in the Torrey Pines (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept, 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Newgrange (Violence), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 48.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 49 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the San Pasqual (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Affirmed, 2021 Lazaro Barrera), worked four furlongs in 47.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the California Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 7 for trainer Eric Kruljac.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 47.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 31 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Country Grammer (Tonalist), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked seven furlongs in 1:25.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the San Antonio (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Smooth Like Strait (Midnight Lute), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 31 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Amy C (Charming Thought), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Las Cienegas), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Rhea Moon (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 American Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.2 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Hong Kong Harry (Es Que Love ), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Seabiscuit Handicap, 2022 Del Mar Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 26 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Balnikhov (Adaay), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed second in the Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Señor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Ack Ack), worked four furlongs in 48.0 at Sunland Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Sunland Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Todd W. Fincher.
Astronaut (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Red Smith, 2021 Del Mar Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he won the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 26 for trainer Thomas Albertrani.