The tab: Scotland trains for Travers; 38 graded winners work

Scotland logged his final breeze Sunday in preparation for Saturday’s Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers Stakes, posting a bullet half-mile in 47.60 seconds over Saratoga’s Oklahoma dirt training track for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. The son of Good Magic completed his exercise solo under Mott’s longtime assistant Neil Poznansky.

“It was a good, useful work,” Mott said. “He galloped out well and seemed to have good energy and to be moving well. It was fast enough. I think we’re fit enough.”

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NJ Foxwood’s Kentucky homebred arrives at the Travers from a successful two-turn debut in the 1 1/8-mile Curlin on July 21 at the Spa, where he coasted home a 3 1/4-length winner in front-running fashion. The talented colt is 3-for-4 lifetime, including wins in a seven-furlong maiden on debut in March at Gulfstream Park and a one-turn mile allowance in June at Churchill Downs.

Mott also sent out Eclipse Award champions Elite Power and Channel Maker to work a half-mile in company over the Oklahoma. Elite Power covered the distance in 49.55 seconds and Channel Maker in 49.75 seconds. Both horses are being pointed to Grade 1 events on Saturday’s Travers undercard with Elite Power targeting the Forego and Channel Maker the Sword Dancer.

“They both looked good, and it was normal for them,” Mott said.

Juddmonte’s Elite Power, the reigning champion male sprinter, enters the Forego from a gutsy, head score over Gunite in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) on July 29 at the Spa and vies for his ninth consecutive victory.

Wachtel Stable, Gary Barber, R.A. Hill Stable and Reeves Thoroughbred Racing’s evergreen 9-year-old Channel Maker, the 2020 champion turf male, returned triumphantly to the winner’s circle with a front-running, two-length victory in the Bowling Green (G2) on July 30. He will contest the Sword Dancer for a sixth time in his career and looks for his second victory in that event after taking the 2020 edition.

There were 38 graded-stakes winners on U.S. work tabs Sunday.

Channel Maker (English Channel), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Bowling Green (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 30 for trainer Bill Mott.

Clairière (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 20th fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Shuvee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

In Italian (Dubawi), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 14th fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

Elite Power (Curlin), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap, 2022 Breeders’ Cup Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 28th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Bill Mott.

Leave No Trace (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 33 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed eighth in the Davona Dale (G2) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Philip M. Serpe.

McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 on turf at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Glens Falls (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Program Trading (Lope de Vega), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 27th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Saratoga. It was the sixth fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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 Ellis Park on July 1 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Red Knight (Pure Prize), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Man o’ War), worked five furlongs in 1:04.8 at Saratoga. It was the 32nd fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the United Nations (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 22 for trainer Mike Maker.

Search Results (Flatter), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Acorn), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 22nd fastest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Molly Pitcher (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 22 for trainer Chad Brown.

Society (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Cotillion), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 20th fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Chicago (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Ellis Park on June 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Therapist (Freud), a Grade 1 winner (2023 United Nations), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Training. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the United Nations (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 22 for trainer Mike Maker.

Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Delaware Park. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile 70 yards on the main track at Delaware Park on Aug. 3 for trainer Jamie Ness.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 35th fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Bill Mott.

Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 39th fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 19 for trainer Rob Atras.

Lord Miles (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wood Memorial), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 48th fastest of 139 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the West Virginia Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 6 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twin Spires Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 54.8 seconds at Hawthorne. It was the 29th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Troy (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

One Timer (Trappe Shot), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Hawthorne. It was the 16th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Kentucky Downs Preview Turf Sprint going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 6 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Spooky Channel (English Channel), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Muniz Memorial Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Ellis Park. It was the 15th fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the Kentucky Downs Preview Turf Cup going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 6 for trainer Jason Barkley.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Training. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed fifth in the William L. McKnight (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Mike Maker.

Un Ojo (Laoban), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 45th fastest of 139 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer William Walden.

Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Bowling Green (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 30 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Faith in Humanity (Lope de Vega), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Honey Fox, 2022 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 32nd fastest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Honey Fox (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked seven furlongs in 1:30.2 at Hawthorne. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed ninth in the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 20 for trainer Mickey Goldfine.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 30th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was 18 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Ellis Park on July 15 for trainer Michael Puhich.

Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Adirondack), worked four furlongs in 52.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 137th fastest of 139 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Adirondack (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer John Ortiz.

Curly Jack (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Iroquois), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 11th in the Texas Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 29 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:04.4 at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for trainer Michelle Nevin.

Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 54th fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Mamzelle Overnight going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Kelsey Danner.

Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 13th fastest of 139 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Dale Romans.

Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 17th fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Millions Turf Mile going one mile on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 5 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the second fastest of 45 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 the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Juan Carlos Ávila.

Main Event (Bernardini), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kent), worked four furlongs in 52.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 30th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 30 for trainer George Weaver.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 on turf at Saratoga. It was the 11th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the WinStar Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 22 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Poppy Flower (Lea), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 129th fastest of 139 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Caress (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 22 for trainer Bill Mott.

Red Route One (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 on turf at Saratoga. It was the fourth fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the West Virginia Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 6 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Amsterdam (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.