Friday works: Goodnight Olive is 1 of 48 graded winners on tabs

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With a long-range goal of repeating as the winner in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, 5-year-old Goodnight Olive worked Friday morning at Belmont Park.

The Eclipse Award-winning Ghostzapper mare owned by First Row Partners and Team Hanley and trained by Chad Brown was clocked at 48.5 seconds going a half-mile on the main track at Belmont Park.

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Goodnight Olive was one of the 48 graded-stakes winners who breezed Friday in the U.S. and Canada.

Goodnight Olive (Ghostzapper), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Madison, 2022 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, 2022 Ballerina Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 99 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 Ballerina Handicap (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Chad Brown.

Nest (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Alabama, 2022 Coaching Club American Oaks, 2022 Ashland), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Arcangelo (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Travers, 2023 Belmont), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Saratoga. It was the 20th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Jena Antonucci.

Matareya (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Derby City Distaff, 2022 Acorn), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 34th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Ballerina Handicap (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Brad Cox.

Up to the Mark (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Manhattan, 2023 Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 42nd fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

War Like Goddess (English Channel), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 41st fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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.

Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer James Stack.

Bright Future (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 51.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 57th fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Spinaway (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 3 for trainer John Ortiz.

Doppelganger (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Carter Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Laurel Park. It was the sixth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Charles Town Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 25 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Eda (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the seventh fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Del Mar Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Peter Eurton.

McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 on turf at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Singspiel (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Sept. 9 for trainer Chad Brown.

Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Fair Hill. It was the 22nd fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tapit going one mile and 70 yards on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Graham Motion.

Wet Paint (Blame), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Coaching Club American Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 19th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.

Zandon (Upstart), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 18th fastest of 99 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. 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.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Keeneland. It was the 16th fastest of 16 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 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 2 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Bubble Rock (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mrs. Revere), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 16th fastest of 114 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 Smart N Fancy going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:00.9 on turf at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Saranac (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Consumer Spending (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Wonder Again), worked five furlongs in 1:00.5 on turf at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed sixth in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.

Kiss Today Goodbye (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Antonio), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Los Alamitos. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 13 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.

Midnight Memories (Mastery), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Zenyatta), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed third in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer Bob Baffert.

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 11th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Castle Hill Gaming Ladies Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Parnac (Zarak), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Flower Bowl), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 on turf at Saratoga. 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 Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Charles Town Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Webslinger (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2023 American Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Belmont Park. It was the ninth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Mark Casse.

Wit (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Bay Shore, 2021 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 42nd fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Bernard Baruch going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Amazing Grace (Protectionist), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Orchid), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Butterbean (Klimt), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Iowa Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 16th fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fourth in the Iowa Distaff going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 7 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 51st fastest of 114 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 30 for trainer David Jacobson.

Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Belmont Park. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Harvey Pack going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Michelle Nevin.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked three furlongs in 37.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the ninth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Michael Yates.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor’s), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Woodbine. It was the 10th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Josie Carroll.

English Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Hill. It was the 15th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the FanDuel Tapit going one mile 70 yards on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Graham Motion.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten’s Joy), worked four furlongs in 51.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 57th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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.

Lady T (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Las Flores), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 21st fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed fourth in the Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Masen (Kingman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Poker), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 71st fastest of 99 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Turf Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 10th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Exacta Systems Franklin-Simpson (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Nostalgic (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gazelle), worked five furlongs in 1:01.7 at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Bill Mott.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 23rd fastest of 99 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Aristocrat Ladies Marathon (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Petulante (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Salvator Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.9 at Gulfstream Park. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 17 for trainer Victor Barboza Jr.

She Can’t Sing (Bernardini), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chilukki), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 28th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was 18 days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In her last start she placed fourth in the Romacaca Handicap going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Hawthorne on Aug. 10 for trainer Chris Block.

Sixtythreecaliber (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Comely), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 60th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed sixth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 29th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. 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.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 97th fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Monmouth Park. 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.

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