Tuesday tab: Bound for Nowhere leads 9 graded-stakes winners

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Bound for Nowhere, winner of two graded stakes but unraced since July, is back in training for Wesley Ward.

The 10-year-old son of The Factor breezed five furlongs in 1:02.02 on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning, second fastest of six on the surface and distance.

Bound for Nowhere has a career record of 23: 9-4-3. In his most recent start, he finished ninth in the Connaught Cup (G2) at Woodbine on July 23.

He returned to training on March 30 and has had four works at Keeneland

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Bound for Nowhere was one of nine graded-stakes winners with published works in the U.S. on Tuesday.

Bound for Nowhere (The Factor), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Shakertown, 2018 Shakertown), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed ninth in the Connaught Cup (G2) going seven furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on July 23 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Next (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Greenwood Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 23 for trainer Doug Cowans.

Fiona's Magic (St Patrick's Day), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Davona Dale), worked six furlongs in 1:15.1 at Gulfstream Park on Tuesday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Michael Yates.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Madison (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Repo Rocks (Tapiture), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Westchester, 2023 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 47.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer Jamie Ness.

Bizzee Channel (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Arlington), worked three furlongs in 38.5 seconds at Lone Star Park on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 10 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked five furlongs in 1:03.1 at The Training Center At Copper Crowne on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at The Training Center At Copper Crowne. In his last start he placed eighth in a starter allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Laurel Park on Nov. 5 for trainer David Jacobson.

Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 9 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 20 for trainer John Toscano Jr.

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