Tab + video: White Abarrio is among graded victors, Derby hopes

Photo: John Voorhees / Eclipse Sportswire

With his usual Sunday breeze, White Abarrio continued training toward his next start in less than three weeks.

The four-time Grade 1 winner worked a half-mile in 49.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was his third straight Sunday drill since his victory Jan. 25 in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) on the same track.

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Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is pointing the 6-year-old Race Day horse toward the Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) on March 29, also at Gulfstream.

There were 38 graded-stakes winners and three Kentucky Derby 2025 futures candidates on the Sunday work tab.

Graded-stakes winners

White Abarrio (Race Day), a four-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2023 Whitney, 2022 Florida Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 36th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Turf Mile, 2024 Fourstardave Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the second fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 20th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 86 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 Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Payson Park. It was the eighth fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Malibu), worked six furlongs in 1:12.2 at Santa Anita. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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 Doug O’Neill.

Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 51st fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Las Virgenes (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Ways and Means (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Test), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 14th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Atitlan (The Factor), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 42nd fastest of 104 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of 86 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 Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 39th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed third in the Winter Memories going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 13 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed eighth in the Fair Grounds (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the third fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Chad Brown.

Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 11th fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Turf Dash going five furlongs on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 22 for trainer John Terranova.

Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Thunder Road (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 1 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Segesta (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fourth fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on July 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Hill Prince, 2024 Virginia Derby, 2024 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 on turf at Payson Park. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Hill Prince (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Goliad (War Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Mint Millions, 2024 Thunder Road), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Fred W. Hooper, 2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 125 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he won the Fred W. Hooper (G3) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Juan Carlos Ávila.

Mission of Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:03.9 on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed sixth in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Graham Motion.

Nysos (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Robert B. Lewis, 2023 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Robert B. Lewis (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Apple Picker (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Barbara Fritchie), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Laurel Park. It was the fifth fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Laurel Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Chismosa (Clubhouse Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Las Flores), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she won the Betty Grable going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 10 for trainer Rafael DeLeón.

Dazzling Move (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Delta), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 13th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Royal Delta (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 15 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 50th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Éclatant (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Forward Gal), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 11th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Forward Gal (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 19th fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Sunland Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sunland Park on Feb. 16 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Hall of Fame (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Mineshaft), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf), worked six furlongs in 1:12.0 at Fair Grounds. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Woodchopper going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Payson Park. It was the eighth fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Go for Wand (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Regret), worked five furlongs in 1:01.1 at Gulfstream Park. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Mike Maker.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked three furlongs in 36.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Minaret going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Skinner (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Native Diver), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 11th fastest of 58 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Cherie DeVaux

Speed King (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Southwest), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 10th in the Rebel (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Ron Moquett.

Visually (Enticed), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Señorita), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 55th fastest of 104 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the Unzip Me going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Librado Barocio.

Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Kentucky Derby futures

Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Sunland Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sunland Park on Feb. 16 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Grayscale (Frosted) worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Swale going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 1 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Speed King (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 10th in the Rebel (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Ron Moquett.

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