Workouts: Appleby horses stand out among 33 graded winners

Eternal Hope, who is being pointed to Thursday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Glens Falls Stakes, was part of the string of horses working Friday morning at Saratoga for trainer Charlie Appleby.

The 4-year-old Teofilo filly worked five-eighths of a mile in 1:00.60 in company with Group 2 winner English Rose.

“Eternal Hope led English Rose into it,” Appleby’s traveling assistant Alex Merriam said. “(Eternal Hope) seems in good form. She’s gone nicely there, and we’ve been very happy with her training. It’s her first run back from her break. She had a bit of quiet time back in England and then shipped over here. We’re happy with her.”

Eternal Hope made her last two outings at Belmont at the Big A, taking the 1 3/8-mile Jockey Club Invitational (G3) in September and the 1 1/8-mile Sands Point (G2) last out Oct. 14. She will return from her long layoff in the Glens Falls, a 1 1/2-mile, inner-turf test for older fillies and mares at Saratoga.

English Rose, a 4-year-old Frankel filly, captured the Balanchine (G2) in February at Meydan. She was a closing second to Beauté Cachée in the Jenny Wiley (G1) in April at Keeneland ahead of an off-the-board effort as the favorite last out June 7 in the New York (G1) at Saratoga.

“She was a bit keen (last out),” Merriam said. “She can over race a bit, but she looked better there today.”

English Rose is targeting the 1 3/16-mile Beverly D. (G2) on Aug. 10 at Colonial Downs.

Ottoman Fleet, a 5-year-old Sea The Stars gelding, worked a half-mile in 49.49 seconds in company with Mischief Magic, a 4-year-old Exceed And Excel gelding.

“It was a straightforward half on the bridle. Nothing too fancy as most of them have entries fairly soon,” Merriam said. “We just wanted to get on the turf. It’s going to be fairly warm next week, so we thought we’d try and get on the turf before it gets too quick.”

Ottoman Fleet, a multiple group- and graded-stakes-winning millionaire, made his second breeze since taking the Wise Dan (G2) on June 29 at Churchill Downs in an effort that followed a score in the Arlington (G3) at the Louisville oval.

“He’s in good form. We’re very happy with him. Kieren Fallon was riding him this morning,” Merriam said of Ottoman Fleet.

The talented bay who captured the Fort Marcy (G2) last year at Belmont Park, could point to the $500,000 Fourstardave (G1) on Aug. 10, a Saratoga race that offers a win-and-you’re-in berth to the Breeders’ Cup Mile on Nov. 2 at Del Mar. However, with talented stablemate Master of The Seas pointing to the Fourstardave, it’s possible that Ottoman Fleet could try the US$722,995 Woodbine Mile (G1) on Sept. 14, another automatic qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Mile.

“Charlie is coming in next week, so we’ll see what he wants to do, but very happy with him, and he’s in good form,” Merriam said.

Godolphin’s Ireland homebred Mischief Magic made a wide rally to finish fifth last out in the Jaipur (G1) at Saratoga on June 8 when he finished 4 3/4 lengths in back of course-record-setting Cogburn.

Mischief Magic, who worked in blinkers, will hope to turn the tables on that rival in next Saturday’s $300,000 Troy (G2), a 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint for older horses.

“He’s worked in blinkers a couple of times and looked a bit sharper when he had a little bit of (an untimed) blow on the dirt with blinkers on Wednesday,” Merriam said.

Cinderella’s Dream, a sophomore daughter of Shamardal, was last seen closing impressively under William Buick to capture the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1) on July 6 at Belmont at the Big A. She worked a half-mile in 50.55 in company with Beautiful Love, a 3-year-old Siyouni filly last seen winning a conditions race over one-mile of firm footing on Feb. 16 at Meydan.

Cinderella’s Dream, whom Merriam said “worked well,” is targeting next Friday’s Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational (G2) but also was nominated to the Beverly D.

Merriam said Beautiful Love does not have a specific target just yet.

“(Beautiful Love) has gone nicely again. She seems well. She has a few options later at the back end of the meet here,” Merriam said.

Musical Act, an Ireland homebred son of Dark Angel, put in his final work for next Friday’s one-mile $500,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) by covering a half-mile in 48.00 seconds in company with defending Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Master of The Seas.

“Musical Act has been working nicely. He’s been leading Master of The Seas in a lot of his works. If he can travel along with him, he’s obviously doing something right,” Merriam said.

Musical Act finished a prominent fifth last out in the 1 1/16-mile Transylvania (G3) on April 5 at Keeneland. Master of The Seas, on target for the Fourstardave, captured the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) on April 12 at the Lexington oval in his seasonal debut.

Merriam said Master of The Seas appreciates spacing between races.

“That’s always been the way,” Merriam said. “Charlie is working back from Breeders’ Cup, that would be the aim, and try to plot his best way into that. He’s a 6-year-old now, so just work back from that really.”

Legend of Time, a Sea The Stars sophomore colt, finished third as the betting favorite last out in the Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) on July 6 at Belmont at the Big A. He worked a half-mile in 48.48 seconds in company with Grade 1 winner Nations Pride.

Merriam said he was pleased with the effort from Legend of Time.

“He’s fit and well. He’s gone nicely there, so he ought to be a pretty live shot for the Derby next week,” Merriam said.

Legend of Time will look to make amends in next Saturday’s $600,000 Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1).

Nations Pride, who ran third behind Silver Knott in the Man o’ War (G2) and second behind stablemate Measured Time in the Manhattan (G1) on June 8 at Saratoga, is slated to make his next start in the 1 1/4-mile Arlington Million (G1) on Aug. 10 at Colonial Downs.

“We’re very happy with him. He seems well and we’re looking forward to seeing him go down there. He’ll be a live shot down there,” Merriam said. “We’re hoping Measured Time is a nice horse, and he had some good horses behind him. If he runs to that level of form, I think he’ll take a bit of beating. The Silver Knott form wasn’t too bad the time before that.”

Nations Pride has banked $2,831,754 through a 17: 9-3-2 record.

There were 33 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab Friday.

War Like Goddess (English Channel), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Robert G. Dick Memorial (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Delaware Park on July 7 for trainer Bill Mott.

Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 19th fastest of 73 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Master of The Seas (Dubawi), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Maker’s Mark Mile, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the fourth fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 12 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed ninth in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Cinderella’s Dream (Shamardal), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 61st fastest of 73 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on July 6 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mischief Magic (Exceed And Excel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 35th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Nations Pride (Teofilo), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 14th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Ottoman Fleet (Sea The Stars), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Wise Dan, 2023 Fort Marcy), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 35th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Wise Dan (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 73 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Kelso (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Chewing Gum (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Presque Isle Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Presque Isle Downs. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going six furlongs on the synthetic at Presque Isle Downs on June 26 for trainer Scooter Davis.

Eternal Hope (Teofilo), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Sands Point), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 on turf at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Sands Point (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 14 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Evvie Jets (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Ballston Spa), worked four furlongs in 51.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 49th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Mertkan Kantarmaci.

Fiona’s Magic (St Patrick’s Day), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Davona Dale), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the sixth fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream 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.

Legend of Time (Sea The Stars), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 14th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on July 6 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked two furlongs in 25.0 seconds at Pleasanton. It was the faster of two 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 synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Jan. 14 for trainer Steve Sherman.

Prerequisite (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wonder Again), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fourth fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Keeneland. It was the second fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed eighth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked seven furlongs in 1:25.6 at Del Mar. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed sixth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

The Grey Wizard (Caravaggio), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Belmont Gold Cup), worked six furlongs in 1:14.0 at Fair Hill. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Belmont Gold Cup (G2) going 2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Del Mar. It was the 10th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he won the Los Alamitos Derby going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on June 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on June 23 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Chismosa (Clubhouse Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Las Flores), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Los Alamitos. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Great Lady M (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Los Alamitos on July 6 for trainer Rafael DeLeon.

Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Manila (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 29 for trainer Christophe Clement.

English Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:14.0 at Fair Hill. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed seventh in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Graham Motion.

Goliad (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Thunder Road), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 13th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 11th in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Colonial Downs. It was the sixth fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 19th fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed third in the Mighty Beau going five furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 8 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Pyrenees (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fifth fastest of 42 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Royalty Interest (Le Havre), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sheepshead Bay), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 10th in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs. It was the eighth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 30 for trainer Brian Lynch.

V V’s Dream (Mitole), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pocahontas), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fourth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed third in the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer Kenny McPeek.