Workouts: Defining Purpose is 1 of 31 graded winners on tabs

Three-time stakes winner Defining Purpose returned to the work tab Saturday, going a half-mile in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga.

The 3-year-old Cross Traffic filly, who won the Grade 3 Indiana Oaks before finishing third in the Alabama (G1) at Saratoga, does not have a target yet for her next start. Trainer Kenny McPeek has raced her six times this year with a victory in the Ashland (G1) at Keeneland being the highlight.

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There were 31 graded-stakes winners who had timed workouts across the U.S. and Canada on Saturday.

Defining Purpose (Cross Traffic), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Ashland), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Santin (Distorted Humor), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Arlington Million, 2022 Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Turfway Park. It was the ninth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed second in the Arlington Million (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

War Like Goddess (English Channel), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 25th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Glens Falls (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Bill Mott.

A Mo Reay (Uncle Mo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Beholder Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 58 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Fleur de Lis (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Ellis Park on July 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 11th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Beverly D. (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 12 for trainer Chad Brown.

Henley’s Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 12th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 3 for trainer Mark Casse.

Randomized (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 11th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Search Results (Flatter), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Acorn), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 10th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Molly Pitcher (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 22 for trainer Chad Brown.

Set Piece (Dansili), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Arlington Million), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 54th fastest of 70 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Arlington Million (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 12 for trainer Brad Cox.

Zandon (Upstart), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 19th fastest of 35 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 Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 51.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 35th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Black-Eyed Susan), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 58 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Groupie Doll going one mile on the main track at Ellis Park on Aug. 13 for trainer Brad Cox.

Kiss Today Goodbye (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Antonio), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Los Alamitos. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed seventh in the Cougar II (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 23 for trainer Eric Kruljac.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie Read), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Belmont Park. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Arlington Million (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Aug. 12 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

New Year’s Eve (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 32nd fastest of 94 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the KY Downs Preview Ladies Turf Mile going one mile on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 6 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Three Technique (Mr Speaker), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John A. Nerud), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the ninth fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the John A. Nerud (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on July 1 for trainer Jason Cook.

Neige Blanche (Anodin), a four-time Grade 3 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 64th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the CTT and TOC going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 18 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Faith in Humanity (Lope de Vega), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Honey Fox, 2022 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 11th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Honey Fox (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the 26th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the R.A. “Cowboy” Jones going one mile on the main track at Ellis Park on Aug. 13 for trainer Brad Cox.

Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Turfway Park. It was the fifth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 7 for trainer Robert Falcone Jr.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jim Dandy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 16th fastest of 84 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Santa Ynez (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 8 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 33rd fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 158 days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed sixth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Masqueparade (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Ohio Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the 43rd fastest of 58 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the West Virginia Governor’s (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Mountaineer on Aug. 6 for trainer Al Stall Jr.

Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 92nd fastest of 94 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Lake Hamilton going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on May 6 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 11th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Monmouth Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 29 for trainer Chad Brown.

Surge Capacity (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Lake George), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 20th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 28th fastest of 40 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 turf at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Warrant (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Ellis Park. It was the 17th fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Governor’s Cup going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Aug. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 10th fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Philip H. Iselin (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on Aug. 19 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.