Works: Hoist the Gold is in training after 7-month break

Hoist the Gold, winner of two graded stakes in 2023 but 0-for-5 since, is back in training for Dallas Stewart.

The 6-year-old son of Mineshaft worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 Wednesday morning at Fair Grounds, third fastest of nine at the distance.

Hoist the Gold won the Phoenix (G2) and Cigar Mile (G2) in 2023, then was fourth in the Pegasus world Cup Invitational (G1) and 14th in the Saudi Cup (G1) to start 2024. He was fifth in the Churchill Downs (G1) and third in the Met Mile (G1) before finishing third in the listed Kelly's Landing at Churchill Downs on June 29, his most recent start.

He returned to the tab in December and has been working steadily at Fair Grounds since. Stewart told Horse Racing Nation in a text message Wednesday that he does not have a next start in mind.

Hoist the Gold was one of five graded-stakes winners with published works on Wednesday.

Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Wednesday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed eighth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Trikari (Oscar Performance), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Wednesday morning. It was the slowest of 26 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 the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Graham Motion.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Kelly's Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Gun Song (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed second in the Mother Goose (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 26 for trainer Mark Hennig.

Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Lone Star Park on July 12 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Tuesday

Six graded winners were on the tab Tuesday.

Speed Boat Beach (Bayern), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Malibu), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel, 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Tuesday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 10th in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 17 for trainer Bruce Levine.

Un Ojo (Laoban), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rebel), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at The Training Center At Copper Crowne on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at The Training Center At Copper Crowne. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 27 for trainer Linda Rice.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes), worked three furlongs in 35.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 18 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Highestdistinction (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2023 International Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Highpoint Farm And Training Center on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 40 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.