Tab: Pletcher drills Mindframe, aims Fierceness to go west

Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher has some serious firepower in the older dirt division.

Before he updated that Fierceness likely will head west for the Pacific Classic (G1) on Saturday at Del Mar, Pletcher worked Mindframe and Antiquarian one week out from the Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup. The 1 1/4-mile test for 3-year-olds and up will be run next Sunday at Saratoga.

“I’d say there is a good chance he is,” Pletcher said Sunday of Fierceness heading to California. “Mindframe breezed very well this morning. Assuming everything is in order Monday, the plan would be to split them up.”

The Jockey Club Gold Cup is a qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 1 at Del Mar. Mindframe breezed a half-mile in 49.45 seconds in company with Classicist on Sunday over the Saratoga main track.

“I thought he worked very well today,” Pletcher said.

A 4-year-old Constitution dark bay, owned by Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables, Mindframe won his last two outings. They included the seven-furlong Churchill Downs (G1) in May and the 1 1/8-mile Stephen Foster (G1) last out June 28, both in Kentucky.

Centennial Farms’ Antiquarian breezed a half-mile over Saratoga’s main track in 48.65 seconds in company with Endorse. The 4-year-old Preservationist chestnut lost by a head to Phileas Fogg last out in the 1 1/4-mile Suburban (G2) on July 4 at the Spa.

“Excellent, I thought he worked really well,” Pletcher said.

Repole Stable and Coolmore’s Fierceness last ran fifth in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 2. The 4-year-old City of Light bay would look to get back on track in the Pacific Classic after winning his seasonal debut in the Alysheba (G2) in May at Churchill ahead of a second in the Met Mile (G1) in June at Saratoga and then the Whitney.

“It is obviously not an easy race by any means assuming that Journalism and Nysos are in there, but I think the timing for the Breeders’ Cup Classic is good,” Pletcher said. “It gives us a little extra time if we wait until Sept. 27 and run in the Woodward (G1) or Lukas Classic (G2), then we are coming back a little quick in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. He ran very well at Del Mar last year in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, so we are confident he handles the track. Just shipping a long way and taking on some nice horses.”

The Pacific Classic also is a win-and-you’re-in for the Breeders’ Cup, in which Fierceness finished second to Sierra Leone last year.

There were 48 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. and Canada work tab Sunday morning.

Mindframe (Constitution), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Stephen Foster, 2025 Churchill Downs), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational, 2024 Frizette), worked five furlongs in 1:01.1 at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 19 for trainer Jorge Abreu.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Jaipur), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the 11th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Be Your Best (Muhaarar), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Gamely), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 12th fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Beverly D. (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 9 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Burnham Square (Liam’s Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Skylight Training Center. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In his last start he placed fifth in the Haskell (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Cavalieri (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Beholder Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Del Mar. It was the 22nd fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Full Serrano (Full Mast), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Del Mar. It was the ninth fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 on turf at Del Mar. It was the seventh fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Highland Falls (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

King of Gosford (Zoustar), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Del Mar. It was the second fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Positano Sunset (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Madison), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Skylight Training Center. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she placed sixth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Test Score (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the 14th fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Graham Motion.

Zulu Kingdom (Ten Sovereigns), a Grade 1 winner (2025 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 13th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fourth in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Del Mar. It was the 37th fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed second in the Eddie Read (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fourth fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 19 for trainer Bill Mott.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Del Mar. It was the 37th fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed sixth in the Eddie Read (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

First Peace (Funtastic), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the seventh fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. 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.

General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on July 18 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernández), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 14 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Phileas Fogg (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Suburban), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Gustavo Rodríguez.

Pipsy (Kodiac), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 33rd fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed eighth in the Caress (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 19 for trainer Will Walden.

Scythian (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Miss Grillo), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of 112 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 12th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bill Mott.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the slowest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed fourth in the Eddie Read (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Endlessly (Oscar Performance), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 2023 Zuma Beach, 2023 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the ninth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed seventh in the Wickerr going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 19 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Super Chow (Lord Nelson), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Maryland Sprint, 2024 Tom Fool Handicap, 2024 Toboggan), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 35th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he won the Get Serious going five furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 79th fastest of 97 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 2 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Mission of Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the sixth fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Del Mar. It was the 66th fastest of 91 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Queen Maxima (Bucchero), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Unbridled Sidney, 2025 Monrovia), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds on turf at Del Mar. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed sixth in the Osunitas going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bold Ruler, 2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 17th fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 10th in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Greg Charlerie.

Skelly (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap, 2023 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 38th fastest of 54 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 Aristides (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 39th fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Kentucky Downs Preview Turf Cup going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 3 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 17th fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 50th fastest of 97 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed seventh in the Bertrando going one mile on the main track at Los Alamitos on June 21 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Full Moon Madness (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Tom Fool), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 47th fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he won the Alapocas Run going six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on June 14 for trainer Michelle Nevin.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 58th fastest of 92 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on Aug. 8 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked one mile in 1:48.6 at Gulfstream Park. It was the only work at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in a handicap going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 25 for trainer Joe Orseno.

Himika (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Del Mar. It was the 28th fastest of 91 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Sorrento (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Iron Man Cal (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Zuma Beach), worked five furlongs in 1:04.6 on turf at Del Mar. It was the 15th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed second in the Oceanside going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 18 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Jungle Peace (Bungle Inthejungle), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Señorita), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 on turf at Del Mar. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed fifth in the San Clemente Handicap (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 19 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Lady Claypoole (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Santa Ana), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 on turf at Del Mar. It was the fourth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed fifth in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Del Mar. It was the ninth fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Osunitas going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Midnight Mammoth (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cougar II), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 12th fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going one mile at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed second in the Hollywood Gold Cup (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Craig Dollase.

Public Assembly (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Heroine), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 68th fastest of 97 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Spiced Up (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Mahony), worked four furlongs in 51.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the slowest of 112 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Mahony (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 10 for trainer Bill Mott.

Watchtower (Demarchelier), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Autumn Miss), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 on turf at Del Mar. It was the sixth fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 60th fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in a starter allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on Aug. 3 for trainer Kelly Breen.