Thursday works: Off for 2 years, top-level winner is back on tab

Multiple graded-stakes winner Beyond Brilliant continued his preparations for a return to the races with a four-furlong workout in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday.

The move by the 7-year-old son of Twirling Candy, who is trained by John Shirreffs, was the 14th fastest of 29 works at the distance.

His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita.

The winner of the 2021 Hollywood Derby (G1) and the City of Hope (G2) and Charles Whittingham (G2) stakes the following year, has not been seen in the afternoon since his runner-up effort in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar in November 2022.

Shirreffs told Daily Racing Form in early 2023 that Beyond Brilliant had suffered an undisclosed injury and would be sidelined for at least the early part of the year.

"He'll need a little time. ... It's nothing too serious," he said at the time.

Beyond Brilliant was one of 13 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Thursday. The others were:

Trikari (Oscar Performance), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill on Thursday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 11 for trainer Graham Motion.

Federal Judge (Army Mule), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 179 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer John Terranova.

Prince Abama (Tamayuz), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Los Alamitos on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed second in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Scaramouche (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Gallant Bob), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Parx Racing on Thursday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 211 days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed seventh in the State Representative's Sprint going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 24 for trainer Guadalupe Preciado.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 134th fastest of 179 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 13 for trainer Bruce Levine.

Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Los Alamitos on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed 10th in the Autumn Miss (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Cupid's Claws (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fort Erie on Thursday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Fort Erie. In his last start he placed seventh in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Feb. 22 for trainer Brad Dunslow.

Gala Brand (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 119th fastest of 179 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed seventh in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 17 for trainer Bill Mott.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Thursday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 61 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Thursday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Where's My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed third in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 12 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.