Work tab: Turf marathoners top list of 24 graded-stakes winners

Grade 1-winning marathon turf horses Speaking Scout and Therapist topped the list of graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday.

Speaking Scout, who captured the 2022 Hollywood Derby at Santa Anita, worked five furlongs in 1:06.6 at Fair Hill, the sixth fastest of 14 works at the distance. 

The Graham Motion-trained son of Mr Speaker finished third in his last race, the 1 1/4-mile John Henry Turf Championship (G2) at Santa Anita on Oct. 1.

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Motion has not announced plans for the 4-year-old's next start. 

Later on Saturday, 8-year-old Therapist breezed four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at the Churchill Training Center, recording the fifth-fastest time of 25 works at the distance.

The Mike Maker-trained son of Freud, winner of the United Nations (G1) on July 22 at Monmouth Park, last raced in the Sycamore (G3) at Keeneland on Oct. 13. 

Maker has not announced plans for Therapist's next start.

Speaking Scout and Therapist were among 24 graded stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday. The complete list: 

Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed third in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 1 for trainer Graham Motion.

Therapist (Freud), a Grade 1 winner (2023 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed seventh in the Sycamore (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Mike Maker.

Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 126 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Athenia going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 27 for trainer Chad Brown.

Chewing Gum (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 21 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 27 for trainer Bill Mott.

Everso Mischievous (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Forty Niner), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 107 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Forty Niner (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 28 for trainer Brad Cox.

Long Range Toddy (Take Charge Indy), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Rebel), worked five furlongs in 1:01.1 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won a handicap going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Aug. 26 for trainer Victor Barboza.

Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 79 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on Oct. 30 for trainer Steve Sherman.

Value Engineering (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Man o' War (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 13 for trainer Mike Maker.

Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer John Sadler.

Wit (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Bay Shore, 2021 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 126 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in the Belmont Turf Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Chess's Dream (Jess's Dream), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kitten's Joy), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Infields Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Infields Training Center. In his last start he placed eighth in a starter allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Sept. 15 for trainer Nestor Cascallares.

Dr B (Liam's Map), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Go for Wand), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Parx Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 23 for trainer Butch Reid.

Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smarty Jones), worked six furlongs in 1:13.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Fayette (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Antonio Sano.

Integration (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Virginia Derby), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Virginia Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Remington Park on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going five furlongs on the main track at Remington Park on Oct. 13 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 107 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for trainer Chad Brown.

Poppy Flower (Lea), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 126 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Caress (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 22 for trainer Bill Mott.

Regal Realm (Animal Kingdom), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ladies Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 124 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.

Rockefeller (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on Oct. 8 for trainer Kevin Attard.

Safeen (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pucker Up), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Bank of America Valley View (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 27 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

She Can't Sing (Bernardini), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chilukki), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 39 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Romacaca Handicap going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Hawthorne on Aug. 10 for trainer Chris Block.

Swayin to and Fro (Straight Talking), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Barbara Fritchie), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Pimlico on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Pimlico. In her last start she won the Barbara Fritchie (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Feb. 18 for trainer Mario Serey Jr.

Sy Dog (Slumber), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Transylvania), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fourth in the Colonial Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Graham Motion.

Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked six furlongs in 1:15.0 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed sixth in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 1 for trainer Peter Miller.