Works tab: Taiba is among 57 graded-stakes winners breezing

Fifty-seven graded stakes winners recorded timed workouts on Saturday at U.S. and Canada racetracks, with familiar names like Channel Maker, Forte, Goodnight Olive, Taiba and Wonder Wheel heading the tab. 

The horses were: 

Channel Maker (English Channel), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 69 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Man o' War (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 13 for trainer Bill Mott.

Forte (Violence), a four-time Grade 1 winner worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Goodnight Olive (Ghostzapper), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Madison, 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, 2022 Ballerina Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Taiba (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Malibu, 2022 Pennsylvania Derby, 2022 Santa Anita Derby), worked seven furlongs in 1:25.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going six 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.

Wonder Wheel (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2022 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed ninth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Mark Casse.

Red Knight (Pure Prize), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Man o' War), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 69 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Man o' War (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 13 for trainer Mike Maker.

Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Arkansas Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Search Results (Flatter), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Acorn), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for Brown.

Zandon (Upstart), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 5 for Brown.

Eda (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 28 for Baffert.

Annapolis (War Front), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Turf Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for Pletcher.

Chez Pierre (Mehmas), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Maker's Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven7 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer Arnaud Delacour.

And Tell Me Nolies (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Del Mar Debutante), worked six furlongs in 1:12.6 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In her last start she placed 12th in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Peter Miller.

Wicked Halo (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Raven Run, 2022 Prioress, 2021 Adirondack), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 76th fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Smile Happy (Runhappy), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Alysheba, 2021 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Lone Rock (Majestic Warrior), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, 2021 Brooklyn), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Gerrymander (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mother Goose), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 6 for Brown.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was 28 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed fifth in the William L. McKnight (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for Maker.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Elusive Quality going seven furlongs on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for Mott.

Largent (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Ft. Lauderdale), worked three furlongs in 37.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed second in the Bert Allen going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Sept. 7 for Pletcher.

Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was 35 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed second in the Madison (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. 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 McGaughey.

Skims (Frankel), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed fourth in the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 15 for McGaughey.

Long Range Toddy (Take Charge Indy), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Rebel), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 86 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Bemma's Boy (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Pan American), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 86 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 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 4 for Maker.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Tax (Arch), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Jim Dandy), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 46 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 Challenger (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Devamani (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Knickerbocker), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds at Lone Star Park on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on April 13 for trainer Karl Broberg.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Siren Lure going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 23 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Challenger, 2022 Harlan's Holiday, 2022 West Virginia Derby), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 22 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Runhappy, 2021 Sam F. Davis), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 70 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Runhappy (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 13 for Mott.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 22 for Cox.

Dolce Zel (Zelzal), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Lake George, 2022 Florida Oaks), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 4 for Brown.

Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on May 4 for trainer David Jacobson.

Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 14th in the Al Quoz Sprint (G1) going about six furlongs on the turf at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 5 for Brown.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Kentucky Derby (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for Cox.

Hidden Connection (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 80 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 21 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Call Me Midnight (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lecomte), worked six furlongs in 1:13.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 26 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Pioneer of Medina (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 22 for Pletcher.

Warrant (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for Cox.

Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisiana), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 22 for trainer Neil Pessin.

Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 80 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the St. Matthews Overnight going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Paul McGee.

Here Mi Song (Cross Traffic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Ellis Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer William Stinson Jr.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Maryland Sprint), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Dave's Friend going six furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Dec. 30 for Asmussen.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Bewitch (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 28 for McGaughey.

Eons (Giant's Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Kent), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Laurel Park on May 6 for Delacour.

Sy Dog (Slumber), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Transylvania), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fourth in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Rocky Sky (Rock of Gibraltar), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Waya), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed second in the Long Island (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for Brown.

She Can't Sing (Bernardini), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chilukki), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Hawthorne on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In her last start she placed fourth in the Tom Benson Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 25 for trainer Chris Block.

Sibelius (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Mr. Prospector), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Jeremiah O'Dwyer.

Rockefeller (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed 10th in the Gotham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 5 for Baffert.

Ridin With Biden (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Parx Racing 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 Parx Racing. In his last start he placed 12th in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Robert Reid Jr.

Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 14 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 6 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Canada), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 29 for trainer John Sadler.