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Works + video: Mystik Dan is all but in Belmont after breeze

Following a
strong workout Saturday, Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan was all but confirmed
for next weekend’s Belmont Stakes at Saratoga. He was one of the eight workers
who may start next Saturday in the Triple Crown finale.

Trained by
Ken McPeek and piloted through the breeze by Danny Ramsey, Mystik Dan worked
five-eighths of a mile over the Oklahoma dirt training track just after 5:30
a.m. EDT in 1:01.59. He did so in company to the outside of dual stakes-placed
Gould’s Gold, who was clocked at 1:01.79. New York Racing Association clockers
caught Mystik Dan through splits of 12.74, 25.18, 36.39 and out in 1:16.22 and
1:30.65 with the Derby winner galloping out strongly through the turn in front
of his workmate.

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“I’m
surprised Mystik Dan galloped out that far in front of the other horse,” McPeek
said. “He’s a pretty nice horse. It was impressive. He’s doing great. He does
things easy. The gallop out was pretty impressive.

“We’ll see
how he eats tonight. He’s ate up several nights in a row now. I expect him to
eat up tonight. If for some reason he didn’t, that would concern me, but I
expect he will.”

Grade 1 Kentucky
Oaks winner Thorpedo Anna, also trained by McPeek with Ramsey up, breezed
shortly before Mystik Dan, covering five-eighths over the Oklahoma training
track in 1:02.09 while working to the outside of maiden winner Midnight
Concerto, who also was clocked at 1:02.09. NYRA clockers timed Thorpedo Anna
through splits of 13.25 and 25.17 while galloping out in 1:15.74 and 1:29.19.

“It was
good. She’s all that and doing great,” McPeek said. “The workmate, we didn’t
want to destroy her confidence. We wanted them to stay together, but Danny
could have left her at any moment, too. She just needed a nice stretch out. She
keeps herself fit.”

Thorpedo
Anna, who has been under consideration for the Belmont Stakes if Mystik Dan were
to miss the race, was entered for Friday’s Acorn (G1), a 1 1/8-mile test for
sophomore fillies at Saratoga.

Hall of
Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who has won the Belmont four times, will have three
chances to claim a fifth with the talented trio of Mindframe, Antiquarian and
Protective. All three colts posted their final works Saturday.

Shortly
after the track reopened from the first renovation break at 7:30 a.m. EDT, Mindframe
and Protective stepped onto the fast surface as the first team to breeze for
Pletcher’s set. The two moved down the stretch to the clockers’ stand and stood
for a few moments before turning back to the first turn to commence their
effort on the backstretch. NYRA clockers caught them through splits of 13.12,
25.84 and a half-mile in 50.26 seconds before galloping out in 1:02.96 with
Mindframe drawing well clear of Protective.

Antiquarian
had his only breeze at Saratoga after spending the last few weeks training with
Pletcher’s Belmont Park string. The son of Preservationist went to the Oklahoma
shortly after the track reopened at 9:30 a.m. EDT and went through a similar
routine as Mindframe and Protective before taking off down the backstretch to
commence his work with Grade 1 placed Be You to his inside. NYRA clockers
caught them in splits of 12.79, 24.79 and the half-mile in 49.99 seconds before
galloping out int 1:02.73, 1:15.06 and 1:29.20. The two stayed on together
through the lane and finished strongly through the wire.

Sierra
Leone had his final breeze toward the Belmont, working five furlongs over the
Oklahoma training-track dirt at just past 7:30 a.m. EDT in tandem with
stablemate and fellow graded-stakes winning Kentucky Derby alum Domestic
Product. Trained by four-time Eclipse Award-winner Chad Brown, the son of Gun
Runner was timed at 1:02.64. NYRA clockers had the pair in furlong splits of
12.61, 24.84 and 49.32 seconds for a half-mile and a six-furlong gallop-out in
1:14.93.

Later
Saturday on the work tab was fellow Belmont Stakes possible Tuscan Gold, who
breezed four furlongs in 48.38 seconds on the main track at about 8:45 a.m. EDT
in company with the unraced Clever Mischief. The son of Medaglia d’Oro and
Breeders’ Cup-placed Valadorna was fourth two weeks ago in the Preakness.

Dual Grade
2 winner Dornoch breezed a half-mile in 48.68 seconds over the Oklahoma dirt
track. Trained by Danny Gargan, the Good Magic bay worked to the inside of New
York-bred Ramblin’ Wreck, putting a neck in front during the latter stages
after the pair traveled in splits of 11.56, 23.42 and the half-mile in 48.68
with a gallop-out of 1:02:27 and 1:16.11, according to NYRA clockers.

There were
76 graded-stakes winners who breezed Saturday in the U.S. and Canada.

Idiomatic (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked five
furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the
third fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the
Fasig-Tipton La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill
Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox

Program Trading (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner
(2024 Turf Classic, 2023 Hollywood Derby, 2023 Saratoga Derby Invitational),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was
the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Turf
Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for
trainer Chad Brown.

National Treasure (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Pegasus
World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds
at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 72 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa
Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Saudi Cup (G1) going 1 1/8
miles on the dirt at King Abdulaziz on Feb. 24 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Adhamo (Intello), a Grade 1 winner (2022 United
Nations), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday
morning. It was the 111th fastest of 196 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 Muniz Memorial Classic presented by Horse Racing
Nation
(G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 23 for
trainer Chad Brown.

Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023
Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds at
Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 165th fastest of 166 works at
the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he
placed fifth in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico
on May 18 for trainer Mike Maker.

Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022
Champagne), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday
morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 196 works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start
he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on April
20 for trainer Chad Brown.

Chi Town Lady (Verrazano), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Test),
worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the
third fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fourth in the
Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill
Downs on May 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Daddysruby (Frac Daddy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 La
Brea), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday
morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was her first
work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Matron
going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on March 30 for trainer Peter
Miller.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa
Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday
morning. It was the 34th fastest of 44 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 Kona Gold going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa
Anita on April 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E.
Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday
morning. It was the ninth fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start
he won the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa
Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Mischief Magic (Exceed And Excel), a Grade 1 winner (2022
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on
turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the
distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In
his last start he placed third in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on
the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024
Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the
Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer
Kenny McPeek.

Nations Pride (Teofilo), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Saratoga
Derby Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Saratoga on
Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. This
was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in
the Man o’ War (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on
May 11 for trainer Charlie Appleby.

Prince of Monaco (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del
Mar Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:11.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday
morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was six days
ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in
the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita
on Nov. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Randomized (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alabama),
worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was
the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days
ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the
Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4
for trainer Chad Brown.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue
Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning.
It was the 13th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed
second in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill
Downs on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022
Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday
morning. It was the fourth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he
placed fifth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at
Del Mar on Nov. 24 for trainer Graham Motion.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024
Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday
morning. It was the 11th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work
was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she
won the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on
March 9 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky
Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was
the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days
ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the
Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on
May 3 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby
City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday
morning. It was the 39th fastest of 141 works at the distance. Her previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she
won the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at
Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner
(2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair
Hill on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 31 works at the
distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair
Hill. In his last start he won the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the
turf at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Dornoch (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 2 winner
(2024 Fountain of Youth, 2023 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at
Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 51 works at the
distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga.
In his last start he placed 10th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the
main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023
Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill
Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 28 works at the distance.
His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In
his last start he placed fifth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs
on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021
Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs
in 52.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 54
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pan American (G2)
going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Saffie
Joseph Jr.

Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2022
Bourbon), worked three furlongs in 37.9 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the 15th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. 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.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022
Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Keeneland on Saturday morning.
It was the 29th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was
eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed
13th in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill
Downs on May 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020
Remsen), worked five furlongs in 1:03.1 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It
was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed fifth
in a starter allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at
Parx Racing on March 12 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022
Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on
Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his
last start he placed sixth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles
on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 25 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hall
of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he
won the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2
for trainer Chad Brown.

Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Suburban),
worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was
the 38th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days
ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the
Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on
May 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel),
worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It
was the 25th fastest of 166 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed
sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill
Downs on May 11 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Double Crown (Bourbon Courage), a Grade 2 winner (2022
Kelso Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at The Thoroughbred
Center on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 44 works at the
distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he
placed seventh in the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track
at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Norman Cash.

First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Alysheba), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday
morning. It was the 83rd fastest of 166 works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last
start he won the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at
Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gear Jockey (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023
Turf Sprint), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds on turf at Keeneland on
Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was
162 days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 11th
in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita
on Nov. 4 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023
Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs
on Saturday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 166 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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 4 for trainer Whit Beckman.

I’m Very Busy (Cloud Computing), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Muniz Memorial Classic presented by Horse Racing Nation), worked five
furlongs in 1:01.1 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the sixth
fastest of nine 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
Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for
trainer Chad Brown.

Intricate (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Golden
Rod), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It
was the 25th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was six
days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed
fifth in the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at
Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight
Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning.
It was the 21st fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was six
days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the
Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on
May 3 for trainer Mike Maker.

Siskany (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Belmont
Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 on turf at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the eighth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dubai
Gold Cup (G2) going about 2 miles on the turf at Meydan on March 30 for trainer
Charlie Appleby.

Starting Over (Liam’s Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac
Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the eighth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous
work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last
start he won the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream
Park on March 2 for trainer Mike Maker.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac
Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning.
It was the 13th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed
eighth in the Colonial Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on
Sept. 9 for trainer Mike Maker.

Three Witches (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Santa Monica), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday
morning. It was the 61st fastest of 72 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 Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main
track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021
Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday
morning. It was the 19th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he
placed sixth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at
Turfway Park on Dec. 16 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Tony Ann (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2023
Franklin), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday
morning. It was the 106th fastest of 166 works at the distance. Her previous
work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start
she placed sixth in the Unbridled Sidney (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf
at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Wow Whata Summer (Summer Front), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Penn
Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was
the fourth fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since
his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the
turf at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Chuckie Lawrence.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Doubledogdare,
2023 Comely), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous
work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she
won the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on
April 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Monrovia), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday
morning. It was the third fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start
she placed ninth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the
turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the 25th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work
was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he
won the Peter Pan (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the
Big A on May 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Beatbox (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday
morning. It was the 55th fastest of 141 works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the
Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for
trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty
Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday
morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he
placed fifth in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at
Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Cairo Consort (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday
morning. It was the 26th fastest of 82 works at the distance. This was her
first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the
Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs
on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Turfway Park on
Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 73 works at the distance. Her
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her
last start she placed second in the Autumn Days going six furlongs on the turf
at Aqueduct on Nov. 17 for trainer Kelsey Danner.

Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Gotham), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday
morning. It was the 192nd fastest of 196 works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Peter
Pan (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 11
for trainer Christophe Clement.

Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday
morning. It was the 13th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed
13th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill
Downs on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West
Virginia Governor’s), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Woodbine on Saturday
morning. It was the 16th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work
was six days ago going four 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.

Faraway Kitten (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2019
American Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Woodbine on Saturday
morning. It was the 37th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed
eighth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on
June 11 for trainer Denyse McClachrie.

Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021
Appleton), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday
morning. It was the 64th fastest of 73 works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an
allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for
trainer Michael Stidham.

Greeley and Ben (Greeley’s Conquest), a Grade 3 winner (2022
Fall Highweight Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Laurel Park
on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going three 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.

Implicated (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pebbles),
worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It
was the 119th fastest of 166 works at the distance. Her previous work was six
days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won an
allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 12 for
trainer Brendan Walsh.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La
Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on
Saturday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His
previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last
start he won an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on
April 20 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday
morning. It was the 39th fastest of 141 works at the distance. His previous
work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he
placed fifth in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at
Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Neecie Marie (Cross Traffic), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Beaugay), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday
morning. It was the 17th fastest of 39 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 at the Big A on May 11 for trainer
Butch Reid.

Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday
morning. It was the 13th fastest of 16 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 an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita
on April 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Pyrenees (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday
morning. It was the 55th fastest of 141 works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pimlico Special
(G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer
Cherie DeVaux.

Ridin With Biden (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022
Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday
morning. It was the ninth fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was his
first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an
allowance race going one mile on the main track at Parx Racing on April 16 for
trainer Butch Reid.

Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy
Bull), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It
was the 27th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight
days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won an
allowance race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on March 16 for
trainer Bill Mott.

Royalty Interest (Le Havre), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Sheepshead Bay), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on
Saturday morning. It was the 86th fastest of 196 works at the distance. Her
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her
last start she won the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at
Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday
morning. It was the 58th fastest of 196 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 Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at
Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Shotgun Hottie (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Molly
Pitcher), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday
morning. It was the 39th fastest of 141 works at the distance. This was her
first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Allaire DuPont
Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer
Cherie DeVaux.

Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Cardinal), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday
morning. It was the 82nd fastest of 141 works at the distance. Her previous
work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she
placed second in the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at
Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Louisville), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on
Saturday morning. It was the 106th fastest of 166 works at the distance. This
was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Louisville
(G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer
Mike Maker.

West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Iroquois), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on
Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His
previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred
Center. In his last start he placed 12th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4
miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Larry Demeritte.

Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Gazelle), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning.
It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight
days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed
10th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill
Downs on May 3 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021
Kent), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Laurel Park on Saturday morning. It
was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed
seventh in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del
Mar on Nov. 25 for trainer Peter Miller.

Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Sanford), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It
was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work
since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Gold Fever going
six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 5 for trainer
Daniel Velazquez.

Zozos (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ack Ack),
worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It
was the 63rd fastest of 166 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 the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at
Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

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