Horse Racing
Monday works: Bullet from War Like Goddess leads 26 on tab
War Like Goddess, a three-time Grade 1 winner, worked a bullet four furlongs at Saratoga on Monday morning. The Bill Mott trainee covered four furlongs in 48.8 seconds, fastest of 42 over the distance. She was most recently third in the New York Stakes (G1) on June 7 going 1 3/16 miles, a distance shorter than her best.
National Treasure, who won the Preakness last year and the Pegasus World Cup (G1) and Met Mile (G1) this year, also worked Monday. His four-furlong time of 48.6 furlongs was 20th fastest of 58 at the distance. Trained by Bob Baffert, National Treasure is possible for the Whitney (G1) on Aug. 3 at Saratoga.
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These 26 graded-stakes winners worked across North America on Monday morning.
National Treasure (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Metropolitan Handicap, 2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
War Like Goddess (English Channel), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Bill Mott.
Du Jour (Temple City), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Kona Gold going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the San Juan Capistrano (G3) going 1 3/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Rick Dutrow.
Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 3 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 13 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 Summertime Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the American Turf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Wayne Catalano.
Bellabel (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Clemente), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in the Royal Heroine (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Conclude (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 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 10th in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Cliff Hanger going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Red Route One (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 New Orleans Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight 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 the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Salesman (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked six furlongs in 1:12.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of three 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 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 3 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Turnerloose (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rachel Alexandra), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 58 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Possibly Perfect going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 15 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 11th in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Billy Morey.
Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor’s), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Woodbine on Monday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Josie Carroll.
Greeley and Ben (Greeley’s Conquest), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Laurel Park on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the General George (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Feb. 17 for trainer Horacio De Paz.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was 17 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 7 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Reincarnate (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sham), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Hollywood Gold Cup (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sugar Swirl), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Memorial Day Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 27 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed eighth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Zona Verde (Calyx), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Jimmy Durante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the Angels Flight going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.