Wednesday tab: Phileas Fogg leads 6 graded-stakes winners
Phileas Fogg breezed a half-mile at Saratoga on Wednesday in his first work since winning the Grade 2 Suburban on July 4.
The 5-year-old gelding by Astern covered the four furlongs in 48.34 seconds, 10th fastest of 54 at the distance.
Trained by Gustavo Rodriguez, Phileas Fogg has five wins and two seconds in his last seven starts.
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Phileas Fogg was one of six graded-stakes winners with published works Wednesday.
Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:04.8 at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed second in the Mighty Beau going five furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 7 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Phileas Fogg (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Saratoga on Wednesday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 54 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Gustavo Rodriguez.
Utah Beach (English Channel), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Elkhorn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the 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 seventh in the Chorleywood going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 14 for trainer Ignacio Correas.
Ice Chocolat (Goldikovic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Poker), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Woodbine on Wednesday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed eighth in the Appleton going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Mark Casse.
Komorebino Omoide (California Chrome), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Training on Wednesday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Texas Turf Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Lone Star Park on June 28 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 29 for trainer Kelly Breen.
Tuesday works
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at The Thoroughbred Center on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed eighth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 19 for trainer Rick Dutrow.
Trademark (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Clark), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 8 for trainer Vicki Oliver.
Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Whatchatalkinabout (Dialed In), a Grade 3 winner (2025 John A. Nerud), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the John A. Nerud (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Wesley Ward.