Works report: 42 graded winners include Country Grammer

Country Grammer, who is expected to race in the Grade 1 Hollywood Gold Cup on Memorial Day, got his final tune-up Monday morning at Santa Anita. The Bob Baffert trainee drilled five furlongs on dirt in 1:00.2, sixth fastest of 40 at the distance. Trying to bounce back from a seventh-place finish in the Dubai World Cup (G1), Country Grammer goes for his second Hollywood Gold Cup win.

Hong Kong Harry worked for the first time since finishing second behind Up to the Mark in the Turf Classic (G1) on the Kentucky Derby undercard. He worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds over the dirt at Santa Anita, second-fastest of 15 at the distance. The Phil D'Amato trainee is expected to cut back in trip for the Shoemaker Mile (G1) next Monday.

These 42 graded-stakes winners worked across North America on Monday morning.

Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Fourstardave Handicap, 2022 Jaipur, 2021 Jaipur), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G3) going about 6 3/4 furlongs on the turf at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 25 for trainer Bill Mott.

Echo Zulu (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2021 Frizette, 2021 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

In Italian (Dubawi), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Jenny Wiley, 2022 First Lady, 2022 Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

Count Again (Awesome Again), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Shoemaker Mile, 2022 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 30 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Tribhuvan (Toronado), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Manhattan, 2021 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Sword Dancer (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 27 for trainer Chad Brown.

Country Grammer (Tonalist), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Dubai World Cup going about 1 1/4 miles on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Defunded (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Awesome Again), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Californian (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 22 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Elite Power (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders' Cup Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3) going about six furlongs on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 25 for trainer Bill Mott.

Fun to Dream (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Brea), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 28 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 Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 8 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Gunite (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Hopeful), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in GR going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Queen Goddess (Empire Maker), a Grade 1 winner (2021 American Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 58 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 15 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Rhea Moon (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 American Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Society (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Cotillion), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed ninth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Cross Border (English Channel), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Bowling Green, 2020 Bowling Green), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was 27 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed third in the John Forbes Memorial going 2 miles on the turf at Far Hills on Oct. 15 for trainer Keri Brion.

Hong Kong Harry (Es Que Love), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Seabiscuit Handicap, 2022 Del Mar Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 28 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 the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 8 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Somelikeithotbrown (Big Brown), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Dinner Party, 2020 Bernard Baruch Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Churchill Training on Monday morning. It was the eighth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed seventh in the Alex M. Robb going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 17 for trainer Mike Maker.

Technical Analysis (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Ballston Spa, 2021 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the First Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Chess Chief (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2021 New Orleans Classic), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

City Man (Mucho Macho Man), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Ft. Lauderdale), worked four furlongs in 51.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Consumer Spending (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Du Jour (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2021 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 15 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 American (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Endorsed (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Training on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Mike Maker.

General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pat Day Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Pleasant Passage (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Miss Grillo), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Appalachian (G2) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Siren Lure going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 23 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Francisco Mile (G3) going one mile on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on April 29 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Gam's Mission (Noble Mission), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Mint Julep, 2021 Regret), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 16 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Amy C (Charming Thought), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Las Cienegas), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Big Invasion (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Quick Call), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Twin Spires Turf Sprint presented by Cohere Health (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Coinage (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2021 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on April 13 for trainer Mark Casse.

Earls Rock (Fascinating Rock), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Thunder Road), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 58 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Emaraaty (Dubawi), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bernard Baruch Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Bernard Baruch Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sep. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Macadamia (Hat Trick), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Wilshire), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Wilshire (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 30 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Marketsegmentation (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Beaugay), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Providencia (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 29 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Raise Cain (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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 6 for trainer Ben Colebrook.

Slipstream (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:02.7 at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed ninth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on April 13 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Surprisingly (Mastery), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 7 for trainer Shug McGaughey.