Thursday works: Fillies, mares lead 22 graded winners on tab

Ladies took the spotlight on training tracks Thursday morning, including 2023 champion older dirt female Idiomatic and champion 3-year-old filly Pretty Mischievous.

Idiomatic worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds, and Pretty Mischievous breezed four furlongs in 50.25 seconds at Palm Meadows. Neither has raced since last fall.

Other fillies and mares prepping for their 2024 debut included Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf winner Hard to Justify, who went four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Payson Park.

They were among 22 graded-stakes winners with published works un the U.S. Thursday.

Idiomatic (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders' Cup Distaff, 2023 Spinster, 2023 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Breeders' Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Test, 2023 Acorn, 2023 Kentucky Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Thursday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 33 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed second in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 23 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Palm Beach Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Hard to Justify (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alabama), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of four works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders' Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Diana), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of four works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 12th in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Sydney Dutrow.

Royal Ship (Midshipman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Diego Handicap, 2021 Californian), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Fair Hill on Thursday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed sixth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 29 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Palm Beach Downs on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he won the Canadian Turf (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders' Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Instant Coffee (Bolt d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Thursday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 17 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed 13th in the King's Plate going 1 1/4 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on Aug. 20 for trainer Chad Brown.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Thursday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 33 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Hurricane Bertie (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 9 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Stitched (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 12th in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 11 for trainer Gregory Foley.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Mac Diarmida presented by Corniche (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Deterministic (Liam's Map), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Gotham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 52.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was 63 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Wishing Well going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 25 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Casse Training Center on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed fourth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 16 for trainer Mark Casse.

Prevalence (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Thursday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 11th in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Comely), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for trainer Chad Brown.

In addition, five horses in Las Vegas futures for Kentucky Derby 2024 had published works Thursday.

Epic Ride (Blame) worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Keeneland on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the John Battaglia Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 2 for trainer John Ennis.

Raguel (Justify) worked five furlongs in 1:02.7 at Palm Meadows on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Roar Ready (Do the Roar) worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Thursday morning. It was the slowest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 23 for trainer Ruben Sierra.

Searcy (Good Magic) worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Oaklawn on Thursday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed ninth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 28 for trainer Brad Cox.

Vitement (Mizzen Mast) worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Thursday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Ozark going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 10 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.