Works tab: Asmussen Breeders' Cup hopefuls drill at Keeneland

Four of trainer Steve Asmussen’s Breeders’ Cup hopefuls worked over a fast track early Sunday morning.

Breezing in company were Classic candidate Epicenter and Distaff hopeful Clairiere, who covered five furlongs in 1:01.20. Fractions for the work were :12.4, :24.6, :36.8 and 1:01.2 with a six-furlong out time of 1:14.6. The duo tied for fourth fastest of 24 works at the distance.

Cotillion (G1) winner Society worked five furlongs for the Distaff on her own in 1:01.6 with fractions of :12.4, :25, :37.6 and 1:01.6, out in 1:15.4. It was the sixth fastest of 24 works at the distance.

Champion Echo Zulu worked a half-mile on her own in :49.4 seconds in preparation for the Filly and Mare Sprint. The move, her first timed work since her victory in the Dogwood (G3) at Churchill Downs on Sept. 24, was 19th fastest of 56 works at the distance. 

Twenty-one other graded stakes winners recorded timed workouts on Sunday:

Shirl's Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker's Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fourth in the Woodbine Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on Sept. 17 for trainer Roger Attfield.

Going Global (Mehmas), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Del Mar Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49 seconds at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed second in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 10 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Sail By (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Miss Grillo), worked three furlongs in 36.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Pebbles (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Sept. 18 for trainer Leah Gyarmati.

Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 82 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Mark Casse.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Training on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine 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 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Mike Maker.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Training on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed 11th in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 10 for trainer Mike Maker.

Simplification (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fountain of Youth), worked five furlongs in 1:01.1 at Parx Racing on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 24 for trainer Antonio Sano.

Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 54 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed second in the Torrey Pines (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Leggs Galore (Bayern), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Buena Vista), worked five furlongs in 1:00 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

American Power (Power Broker), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 95th fastest of 105 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Sept. 25 for trainer Rob Atras.

Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L. McKnight), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 105 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Sept. 16 for trainer Thomas Morley.

Night Ops (Warrior's Reward), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Cornhusker), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in a claiming race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 5 for trainer Brad Cox.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Maryland Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:00 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Lite the Fuse going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on Sept. 10 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Midnight Stroll (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Delaware Oaks), worked six furlongs in 1:12.8 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Charles Town Oaks (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races on Aug. 26 for trainer John Terranova.

Will's Secret (Will Take Charge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 82 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 16 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Captivating Moon (Malibu Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Fair Grounds), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed second in the Outbound Ike going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Hawthorne on June 25 for trainer Chris M. Block.

Totally Boss (Street Boss), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 56 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Turf Sprint (G2) going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 10 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Caravel (Mizzen Mast), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Intercontinental,2021 Caress), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 56 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fourth in the Presque Isle Downs Masters (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the synthetic at Presque Isle Downs on Sept. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed eighth in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on May 21 for trainer Robert N. Falcone Jr.

Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed thirdin an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on June 12 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Burgoo Alley (Footstepsinthesand), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Autumn Miss), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed fifthin the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 10 for trainer Philip D'Amato.