Works: Proxy preps for Pegasus; 32 graded winners breeze

Seven weeks after he won the Clark Stakes (G1), Proxy had his fastest workout since he started being prepared for this month’s Grade 1, $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

The now 5-year-old Tapit horse was clocked at 1:00.0 going five furlongs, the second fastest work at that distance Saturday morning on the Fair Grounds main track.

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Trained by Michael Stidham, Proxy had been clocked at 1:01.8 going the same five-eighths of a mile in his last workout Dec. 27.

Headed for the Jan. 28 Pegasus at Gulfstream Park, Proxy was one of 32 graded-stakes winners who showed up on Saturday work tabs across the U.S.

Proxy (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Clark), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Clark (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Obligatory (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 50th fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Bill Mott.

Shantisara (Coulsty), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 43rd fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Fall Harvest going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Artie’s Princess (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 44th fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed sixth in the Bessarabian (G2) going seven furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 12 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the fifth fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed 10th in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Ginóbili (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O’Brien), worked six furlongs in 1:11.0 at San Luis Rey. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 20 for trainer Peter Miller.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 16th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Fountain of Youth (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 5 for Mott.

Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Demoiselle), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 20th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she won the Demoiselle (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 3 for Pletcher.

Midcourt (Midnight Lute), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 29th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Red Knight (Pure Prize), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 13th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 11th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Mike Maker.

Smile Happy (Runhappy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed eighth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Stilleto Boy (Shackleford), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Californian), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Golden Gate Fields. It was the 28th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the San Antonio (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 36th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 26 for Maker.

Dr Post (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Monmouth Cup, 2021 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 22nd fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 22 for Pletcher.

Gam’s Mission (Noble Mission), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Mint Julep, 2021 Regret), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 88th fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 5 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Havnameltdown (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Bob Hope, 2022 Best Pal), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 12th fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Bob Hope (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 20 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 15th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 10th in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sep. 24 for trainer Brad Cox.

Wit (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Bay Shore, 2021 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 25th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 3 for Pletcher.

American Power (Power Broker), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 47th fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was 25 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 18 for trainer Rob Atras.

Captivating Moon (Malibu Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 16th fastest of 82 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Buddy Diliberto Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 for trainer Chris Block.

Forza Di Oro (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Discovery), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 63rd fastest of 82 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 for Cox.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten’s Joy), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the fifth fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tropical Park Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 26 for Pletcher.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 59th fastest of 122 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going five furlongs on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 8 for Maker.

Hopper (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Affirmed), worked six furlongs in 1:12.0 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Affirmed (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 11 for trainer Sean McCarthy.

King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the second fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tinsel going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 17 for McPeek.

Lammas (Heeraat), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Golden Gate Fields. It was the fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he won the Berkeley Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Nov. 26 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Lightening Larry (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chick Lang), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fourth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 26 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

She Can’t Sing (Bernardini), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chilukki), worked six furlongs in 1:14.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Chilukki (G3) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 19 for Block.

Shifty She (Gone Astray), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Noble Damsel), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 21st fastest of 53 works at the distance. Her previous work was 245 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 27 for Joseph.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 16th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Transylvania (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for Brown.

Warrant (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 15th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 9 for Cox.

Willy Boi (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 106th fastest of 122 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in the FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire going seven furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 10 for Delgado.