Workouts: Angel of Empire is 1 of 26 graded winners on tab

Last year’s Grade 1 Arkansas Derby winner Angel of Empire continued his return from a long break with a workout Friday morning at Fair Grounds.

The third-place finisher in last year’s Kentucky Derby went a half-mile in 49.0 seconds in his third breeze in as many weeks for trainer Brad Cox.

Unraced since his third-place result nearly seven months ago in the Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga, Angel of Empire has not been aimed publicly at any particular comeback race.

There were 26 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab Friday.

Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Arkansas Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 102 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Jim Dandy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Classic Causeway (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 12th fastest of 102 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed seventh in the Rose of Lancaster (G3) going about 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Haydock Park on Aug. 12 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Fierceness (City of Light), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Holy Bull (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Next (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 28th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Greenwood Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 23 for trainer Doug Cowans.

Royal Ship (Midshipman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Diego Handicap, 2021 Californian), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the 14th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed sixth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 29 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Agate Road (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Sam F. Davis (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 10 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 17th fastest of 102 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Lecomte (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 20 for trainer Mark Casse.

Dynamic One (Union Rags), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 16th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Ginóbili (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O’Brien), worked six furlongs in 1:11.8 at San Luis Rey. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 19 for trainer Peter Miller.

Heavenly Sunday (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Edgewood), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Mrs. Revere (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 26th fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Black-Eyed Susan), worked five furlongs in 1:01.9 at Palm Beach Downs. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she won the Turnback the Alarm going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Last Samurai (Malibu Moon), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Oaklawn Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 10th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed sixth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 38th fastest of 102 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 21 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Fair Grounds. It was the 22nd fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Lake Ouachita going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on May 5 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 17th fastest of 37 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 an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Jan. 5 for trainer Billy Morey.

Hopkins (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Palos Verdes), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. 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 placed second in the Palos Verdes (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked two furlongs in 25.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Masqueparade (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Louisiana Downs. 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 fifth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 9 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 38th fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Prevalence (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the sixth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 10th in an allowance race going five furlongs on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 4 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Raise Cain (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gotham), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fifth fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Ben Colebrook.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Autumn Miss), worked six furlongs in 1:12.6 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Shotgun Hottie (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Molly Pitcher), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 26th fastest of 102 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed sixth in the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 2 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Surprisingly (Mastery), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the eighth fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 10 for trainer Jena Antonucci.