Tuesday works: 14 graded-stakes winners are on the tab

Photo: Scott Serio / Eclipse Sportswire

Simply in Front, who got her first graded-stakes win this month in her first start of the year, remains at work at Churchill Downs.

The 4-year-old Summer Front filly breezed four furlongs Tuesday for trainer Eddie Kenneally in 1:02.4, fastest of four at the distance.

Simply in Front won the Grade 2 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile on the Kentucky Derby undercard after a stretch duel at odds of 15-1. It was her first start since finishing seventh in the Mrs. Revere (G2) on Nov. 29.

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Simply in Front was one of 14 graded-stakes winners with published works on Tuesday.

Book'em Danno (Bucchero), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Woody Stephens), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Derek Ryan.

Simply in Front (Summer Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, 2024 Music City), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 on turf at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Coal Battle (Coal Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 11th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Lonnie Briley.

Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Lake Ouachita going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on May 3 for trainer Mike Maker.

Fiona's Magic (St Patrick's Day), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Delaware Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was 17 days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed 14th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Michael Yates.

Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Mark Hennig.

I'm Very Busy (Cloud Computing), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Muniz Memorial Classic), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Saratoga on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Banishing (Ghostzapper), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Oaklawn Mile), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed second in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer David Jacobson.

Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Giant's Causeway (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Dontlookbackatall (Peace and Justice), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Caress), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the License Fee going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Durante (Distorted Humor), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 16 for trainer David Jacobson.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Allaire DuPont Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 16 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 8 for trainer Amelia Green.

Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Parx Racing on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed eighth in a starter allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Parx Racing on March 17 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.

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