Workouts: Eclipse winner returning from injury is on tab

Coming back from a bone bruising that cost her a chance to race in the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks, Eclipse Award winner Immersive was back on the work tab Friday morning for the second time in as many weeks.

The 4-for-4 winner of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies breezed three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. The Godolphin homebred daughter of Nyquist worked the same distance in 38.2 seconds last Friday, the morning of the Oaks.

Trainer Brad Cox has not yet publicly chosen a race for Immersive to make her 3-year-old debut.

There were 23 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. and Canada work tab Friday morning.

Immersive (Nyquist), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2024 Alcibiades, 2024 Spinaway), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Nakatomi (Firing Line), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 65th fastest of 66 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 11th in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer José D’Angelo.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked three furlongs in 38.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 30th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Tarifa (Bernardini), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Mother Goose, 2024 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 42nd fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Brad Cox.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 34th fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the sixth fastest of 97 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer Bill Mott.

Be Your Best (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational), worked three furlongs in 36.7 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fourth fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 12 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Howbeit (Secret Circle), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Sprint Championship), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the 10th fastest of 13 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 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Turf Paradise on April 17 for trainer Justin Evans.

Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the third fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed ninth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer José D’Angelo.

Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Delaware Park. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In his last start he placed eighth in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 14 for trainer José D’Angelo.

Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Turfway Park. It was the 14th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Elkhorn (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 19 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Dragoon Guard (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 West Virginia Derby, 2024 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.

Forever After All (Connect), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Bewitch, 2025 La Prevoyante), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Bewitch (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 25 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Boppy O (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the 13th fastest of 24 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 the Turf Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 30 for trainer Mark Casse.

Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 84th fastest of 97 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 Giant’s Causeway (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Duvet Day (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cardinal), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the 12th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Cardinal (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the third 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 placed second in the Kentucky Cup Classic (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 22 for trainer Brad Cox.

Flood Zone (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 22nd fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the UAE Derby (G2) going about 1 3/16 miles on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Brad Cox.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the slowest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Dec. 3 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 14 for trainer Mark Casse.

Toupie (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Las Ciénegas), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Giant’s Causeway (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Graham Motion.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park. It was the eighth fastest of 21 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 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 17 for trainer Brendan Walsh.