Thursday works: Secret Oath fires bullet at Churchill Downs
Secret Oath worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds Thursday morning at Churchill Downs, the fastest of 11 at the distance.
After starting the year with a win in the Azeri (G2), the 2021 Kentucky Oaks winner has gone 0-for-3, with second-place finishes in the Apple Blossom (G1) and La Troienne (G1) before finishing fifth last out in the Ogden Phipps (G1).
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Secret Oath was one of nine graded-stakes winners with published works in the U.S. on Thursday.
Secret Oath (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Kentucky Oaks), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Played Hard (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 La Troienne), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer Philip A. Bauer.
Storm the Court (Court Vision), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders' Cup Juvenile), worked five furlongs in 59.8 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tokyo City Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Oct. 2 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.6 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 48 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Monomoy Girl Overnight going one mile on the main track at Ellis Park on June 17 for trainer Tom Amoss.
Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked three furlongs in 37.0 at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 12 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. 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.
Masqueparade (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.0 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 3 for trainer Al Stall Jr.
Bizzee Channel (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Arlington), worked five furlongs in 1:04.4 at Hawthorne on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 18 days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 12 for trainer Jason Barkley.
Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked four furlongs in 49.6 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed eighth in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 14 for trainer Neil Drysdale.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita Park on Thursday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 23 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 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on May 29 for trainer Mark Glatt.