Works report: 40 graded-stakes winners drill Saturday morning

40 graded-stakes winners appeared on the work tab on Saturday morning. Among them were a pair of Chad Brown's turf stars, who each returned breeze for the first time since Grade 1 outings last year.

In Italian emerged as the strong new face in the older-mare grass division after winnning both the First Lady (G1) and the Diana (G1) in 2022 She went three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was her first drill since finishing second to Tuesday in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf.

Her stablemate McKulick worked a bullet three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was McKulick's first workout since she ran second to Gina Romantica in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1). She starred in New York's series for sophomore turf fillies last year, winning the Belmont Oaks (G1) and Jockey Club Oaks (G3), and also finishing second to With the Moonlight in the Saratoga Oaks (G3).

These 40 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning. To find out where they may be headed next, visit the Horse Racing Nation stakes schedule.

In Italian (Dubawi), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 First Lady, 2022 Diana), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Awesome Again (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 1 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Hit the Road (More Than Ready), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 31 for trainer Dan Blacker.

McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

Rich Strike (Keen Ice), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:03.1 at Mercury Equine Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Mercury Equine Center. In his last start he placed sixth in the Clark (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Eric R. Reed.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 30 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Forbidden Kingdom (American Pharoah), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Felipe, 2022 San Vicente), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard E. Mandella.

Travel Column (Frosted), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2020 Golden Rod), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was 99 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Beldame (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 9 for trainer Bill Mott.

Virginia Joy (Soldier Hollow), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Flower Bowl, 2022 Sheepshead Bay), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Fancy Liquor (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 2 winner (2020 American Turf), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 74 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Jan. 4 for trainer Mike Maker.

Field Pass (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 17 for trainer Mike Maker.

Ginobili (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O'Brien), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 14 for trainer Peter Miller.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Del Mar Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders' Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Golden Rod (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 26 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Howbeit (Secret Circle), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Sprint Championship), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 20 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Pixelate (City Zip), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in the River City Handicap going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 13 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Practical Move (Practical Joke), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos Race Course on Dec. 17 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

West Will Power (Bernardini), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fayette), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Clark (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.

Rated R Superstar (Kodiak Kowboy), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Essex Handicap, 2018 Ben Ali, 2016 Carry Back), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Oaklawn on Saturday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 108 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 14 for trainer Martin Villafranco.

Canoodling (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Wilshire, 2022 Megahertz), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going two furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 30 for trainer Mike Puype.

Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the San Antonio (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Sadler.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Actuator (Bodemeister), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Commonwealth Turf going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 27 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Bob and Jackie (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Gabriel), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Burgoo Alley (Footstepsinthesand), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Autumn Miss), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 74 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Casse Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Pasco going seven furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 14 for trainer Mark Casse.

Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 91st fastest of 131 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 30 for trainer Rob Atras.

Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. 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 E. Mandella.

King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Oaklawn on Saturday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 108 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 14 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Lady T (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Las Flores), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Las Flores (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 31 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Lightening Larry (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chick Lang), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Sunshine Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 14 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Pretty Birdie (Bird Song), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Schuylerville), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Oaklawn on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In her last start she won the Poinsettia going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 17 for trainer Norm Casse.

Rougir (Territories), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Beaugay), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed 11th in the Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Sittin On Go (Brody's Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Iroquois ), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in a claiming race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 15 for trainer Milton G. Pineda.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 36 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 trainer Chad Brown.

Ward 'n Jerry (Lucky Pulpit), a Grade 3 winner (2020 San Luis Rey), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going one mile on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Jan. 13 for trainer Steven Specht.

Willy Boi (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 34 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 trainer Jorge Delgado.

Zoffarelli (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2021 La Jolla Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 2 for trainer Jeff Mullins.