Tuesday tab: Fun to Dream fires a bullet for Baffert
Fun to Dream, whose four-race winning streak was broken in the Grade 1 Beholder Mile last month, is back on the tab for trainer Bob Baffert.
The 4-year-old daughter of Arrogate won the La Brea (G1) to finish 2022 and opened this year with a win in the Santa Monica (G2). In the Beholder, she was caught late by A Mo Reay and lost by a head.
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Tuesday morning at Santa Anita, Fun to Dream drilled a bullet five furlongs in 47.4 seconds.
She was one of 20 graded-stakes winners with published works Tuesday.
Fun to Dream (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Brea), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was 16 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed second in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 11 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 49.8 at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 23 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Top Flight going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 2 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Therapist (Freud), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pan American), worked four furlongs in 49.6 at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of nine works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pan American (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 1 for trainer Mike Maker.
Value Engineering (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 52.0 at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the ninth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he won the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Mike Maker.
Cross Border (English Channel), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Bowling Green 2020 Bowling Green), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed third in the John Forbes Memorial going two miles on the turf at Far Hills on Oct. 15 for trainer Keri Brion.
Following Sea (Runhappy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Vosburgh), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Gulfstream Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Midcourt (Midnight Lute), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Pasqual), worked seven furlongs in 1:30.2 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 1 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Midnight Stroll (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Delaware Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.7 at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Royal Delta (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 18 for trainer John Terranova.
Surprisingly (Mastery), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 49.8 at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was 17 days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In her last start she placed third in the Hillsborough (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Swale), worked four furlongs in 49.6 at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Swale (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 4 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Whisper Not, (Poet's Voice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Francisco Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.0 at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 2 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 48.0 at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In her last start she won the Herecomesthebride (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Kelsey Danner.
King Cause (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Knickerbocker), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed third in the TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 25 for trainer Mike Maker.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Rubicon Valley View), worked four furlongs in 54.4 on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In her last start she placed third in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Graham Motion.
Mission of Joy (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 54.4 on turf at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In her last start she won the Florida Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Graham Motion.
Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Oaklawn Mile 2022 Affirmed), worked four furlongs in 49.0 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 28 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Canada), worked four furlongs in 48.0 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 28 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Monrovia (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on April eight for trainer John Sadler.
Hopkins (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Palos Verdes), worked three furlongs in 35.4 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in GR going about six furlongs on the D at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked three furlongs in 39.8 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of seven works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. 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.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked six furlongs in 1:17.4 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the sixth fastest of six works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on April 7 for trainer John Shirreffs.