Works + video: Mystik Dan is all but in Belmont after breeze

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Following a strong workout Saturday, Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan was all but confirmed for next weekend’s Belmont Stakes at Saratoga. He was one of the eight workers who may start next Saturday in the Triple Crown finale.

Trained by Ken McPeek and piloted through the breeze by Danny Ramsey, Mystik Dan worked five-eighths of a mile over the Oklahoma dirt training track just after 5:30 a.m. EDT in 1:01.59. He did so in company to the outside of dual stakes-placed Gould’s Gold, who was clocked at 1:01.79. New York Racing Association clockers caught Mystik Dan through splits of 12.74, 25.18, 36.39 and out in 1:16.22 and 1:30.65 with the Derby winner galloping out strongly through the turn in front of his workmate.

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“I’m surprised Mystik Dan galloped out that far in front of the other horse,” McPeek said. “He’s a pretty nice horse. It was impressive. He’s doing great. He does things easy. The gallop out was pretty impressive.

“We’ll see how he eats tonight. He’s ate up several nights in a row now. I expect him to eat up tonight. If for some reason he didn’t, that would concern me, but I expect he will.”

Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks winner Thorpedo Anna, also trained by McPeek with Ramsey up, breezed shortly before Mystik Dan, covering five-eighths over the Oklahoma training track in 1:02.09 while working to the outside of maiden winner Midnight Concerto, who also was clocked at 1:02.09. NYRA clockers timed Thorpedo Anna through splits of 13.25 and 25.17 while galloping out in 1:15.74 and 1:29.19.

“It was good. She’s all that and doing great,” McPeek said. “The workmate, we didn’t want to destroy her confidence. We wanted them to stay together, but Danny could have left her at any moment, too. She just needed a nice stretch out. She keeps herself fit.”

Thorpedo Anna, who has been under consideration for the Belmont Stakes if Mystik Dan were to miss the race, was entered for Friday’s Acorn (G1), a 1 1/8-mile test for sophomore fillies at Saratoga.

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who has won the Belmont four times, will have three chances to claim a fifth with the talented trio of Mindframe, Antiquarian and Protective. All three colts posted their final works Saturday.

Shortly after the track reopened from the first renovation break at 7:30 a.m. EDT, Mindframe and Protective stepped onto the fast surface as the first team to breeze for Pletcher’s set. The two moved down the stretch to the clockers’ stand and stood for a few moments before turning back to the first turn to commence their effort on the backstretch. NYRA clockers caught them through splits of 13.12, 25.84 and a half-mile in 50.26 seconds before galloping out in 1:02.96 with Mindframe drawing well clear of Protective.

Antiquarian had his only breeze at Saratoga after spending the last few weeks training with Pletcher’s Belmont Park string. The son of Preservationist went to the Oklahoma shortly after the track reopened at 9:30 a.m. EDT and went through a similar routine as Mindframe and Protective before taking off down the backstretch to commence his work with Grade 1 placed Be You to his inside. NYRA clockers caught them in splits of 12.79, 24.79 and the half-mile in 49.99 seconds before galloping out int 1:02.73, 1:15.06 and 1:29.20. The two stayed on together through the lane and finished strongly through the wire.

Sierra Leone had his final breeze toward the Belmont, working five furlongs over the Oklahoma training-track dirt at just past 7:30 a.m. EDT in tandem with stablemate and fellow graded-stakes winning Kentucky Derby alum Domestic Product. Trained by four-time Eclipse Award-winner Chad Brown, the son of Gun Runner was timed at 1:02.64. NYRA clockers had the pair in furlong splits of 12.61, 24.84 and 49.32 seconds for a half-mile and a six-furlong gallop-out in 1:14.93.

Later Saturday on the work tab was fellow Belmont Stakes possible Tuscan Gold, who breezed four furlongs in 48.38 seconds on the main track at about 8:45 a.m. EDT in company with the unraced Clever Mischief. The son of Medaglia d’Oro and Breeders’ Cup-placed Valadorna was fourth two weeks ago in the Preakness.

Dual Grade 2 winner Dornoch breezed a half-mile in 48.68 seconds over the Oklahoma dirt track. Trained by Danny Gargan, the Good Magic bay worked to the inside of New York-bred Ramblin’ Wreck, putting a neck in front during the latter stages after the pair traveled in splits of 11.56, 23.42 and the half-mile in 48.68 with a gallop-out of 1:02:27 and 1:16.11, according to NYRA clockers.

There were 76 graded-stakes winners who breezed Saturday in the U.S. and Canada.

Idiomatic (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Fasig-Tipton La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox

Program Trading (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Turf Classic, 2023 Hollywood Derby, 2023 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

National Treasure (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Saudi Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at King Abdulaziz on Feb. 24 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Adhamo (Intello), a Grade 1 winner (2022 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 111th fastest of 196 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Muniz Memorial Classic presented by Horse Racing Nation (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer Chad Brown.

Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 165th fastest of 166 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Mike Maker.

Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 196 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on April 20 for trainer Chad Brown.

Chi Town Lady (Verrazano), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Test), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fourth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Daddysruby (Frac Daddy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 La Brea), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Matron going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on March 30 for trainer Peter Miller.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Kona Gold going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Mischief Magic (Exceed And Excel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Nations Pride (Teofilo), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Man o’ War (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Prince of Monaco (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:11.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Randomized (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fifth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 24 for trainer Graham Motion.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 9 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 141 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Dornoch (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fountain of Youth, 2023 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 10th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 52.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pan American (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Bourbon), worked three furlongs in 37.9 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the American Turf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Wayne Catalano.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 13th in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Remsen), worked five furlongs in 1:03.1 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Parx Racing on March 12 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed sixth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 25 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hall of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 166 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 11 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Double Crown (Bourbon Courage), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kelso Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Norman Cash.

First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 83rd fastest of 166 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gear Jockey (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Turf Sprint), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 162 days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 11th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 166 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Whit Beckman.

I’m Very Busy (Cloud Computing), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Muniz Memorial Classic presented by Horse Racing Nation), worked five furlongs in 1:01.1 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Intricate (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Golden Rod), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Mike Maker.

Siskany (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Belmont Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dubai Gold Cup (G2) going about 2 miles on the turf at Meydan on March 30 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Starting Over (Liam’s Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 2 for trainer Mike Maker.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Colonial Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Mike Maker.

Three Witches (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Monica), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 16 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Tony Ann (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Franklin), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 106th fastest of 166 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed sixth in the Unbridled Sidney (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Wow Whata Summer (Summer Front), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Penn Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 16 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 turf at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Chuckie Lawrence.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Doubledogdare, 2023 Comely), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monrovia), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed ninth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Peter Pan (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Beatbox (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 141 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Cairo Consort (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 82 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 73 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed second in the Autumn Days going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 17 for trainer Kelsey Danner.

Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 192nd fastest of 196 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Peter Pan (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 13th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor’s), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Josie Carroll.

Faraway Kitten (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on June 11 for trainer Denyse McClachrie.

Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 64th fastest of 73 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 one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Greeley and Ben (Greeley’s Conquest), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Laurel Park on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the General George (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Feb. 17 for trainer Horacio De Paz.

Implicated (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 119th fastest of 166 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 141 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fifth in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Neecie Marie (Cross Traffic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Beaugay), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer Butch Reid.

Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Pyrenees (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 141 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Ridin With Biden (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Parx Racing on April 16 for trainer Butch Reid.

Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on March 16 for trainer Bill Mott.

Royalty Interest (Le Havre), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sheepshead Bay), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 86th fastest of 196 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 196 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Shotgun Hottie (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Molly Pitcher), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 141 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Allaire DuPont Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cardinal), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 82nd fastest of 141 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed second in the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 106th fastest of 166 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Mike Maker.

West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iroquois), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed 12th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Larry Demeritte.

Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 10th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Laurel Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 25 for trainer Peter Miller.

Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Gold Fever going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 5 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.

Zozos (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ack Ack), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 63rd fastest of 166 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

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