Works: Champion Idiomatic is 1 of 38 graded winners on tab

With the Grade 1 Personal Ensign on her calendar in exactly three weeks, Eclipse Award winner Idiomatic had her first breeze since her narrow victory last month at Monmouth Park.

The 5-year-old daughter of Curlin worked a half-mile on Saratoga’s Oklahoma training track in 49.77 seconds Friday, according to New York Racing Association clockers. It was the 20th fastest of 46 works over the course and distance.

Trained by Brad Cox, Idiomatic held off Soul of an Angel by a head July 20 in the Molly Pitcher (G3) to bring her record to 15: 11-2-2 and her earnings for breeder-owner Juddmonte to $3,476,840.

There were a combined 38 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab Thursday and Friday.

Friday

Idiomatic (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Molly Pitcher (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 20 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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.

Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Diana, 2023 Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Beauté Cachée (Literato), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jenny Wiley), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 20 for trainer Chad Brown.

Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 111 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 20 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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.

Far Bridge (English Channel), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 53.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 20 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Measured Time (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Manhattan), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles 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 52.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Great Lady M (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Los Alamitos on July 6 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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 52.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 75 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.

Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 20 for trainer Chad Brown.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hall of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Kelso (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on July 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gear Jockey (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was 55 days ago going four 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.

Intricate (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 111 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 20 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Pleasanton on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going two furlongs at Pleasanton. 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.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked seven furlongs in 1:26.8 at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going seven 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.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five 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.

Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dwyer, 2024 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Dwyer (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on July 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Surfer Girl, 2023 Sorrento), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Pleasanton on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Pleasanton. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer O.J. Jauregui.

Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 62 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 Del Mar on July 21 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Repo Rocks (Tapiture), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Westchester, 2023 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Delaware Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Edward P. Evans going one mile on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 20 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Bold Act (New Approach), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sycamore), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 15 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 46.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint Julep), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the WinStar Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 20 for trainer Chad Brown.

Goliad (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Thunder Road), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. 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.

Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds on turf at Colonial Downs on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Colonial Downs. In her last start she won the Beverly D. Preview going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on July 13 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Pyrenees (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. 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.

Star of Mystery (Kodiac), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Quick Call), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Quick Call (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 14 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 15 for trainer Mike Maker.

Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Eatontown (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

War At Sea (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Golden Gate Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 21 for trainer Ron Ellis.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 15 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.

Thursday

Bound for Nowhere (The Factor), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Shakertown, 2018 Shakertown), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Keeneland on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 25 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Chewing Gum (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Presque Isle Downs on Thursday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Tiny Temper (Arrogate), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Azeri), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Azeri (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 9 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Del Mar on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. 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.