Friday works: 51 graded winners include turf star Chili Flag

Chili Flag, who joined the ranks of top-level winners when she led home a Chad Brown-trained exacta in the Grade 1 Just a Game on June 7, returned to work Friday for the first time since that race. She went four furlongs in 50.88 seconds over the dirt training track at Saratoga. Though Chili Flag ran off the board in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G2) in her graded-stakes debut, she has since won three straight starts in graded company.

Grade 1 winner Candied worked Friday for the first time since winning the Lady’s Secret Stakes at Monmouth on June 8. The Todd Pletcher trainee worked four furlongs in 49.77 seconds over the dirt training track at Saratoga. Her victory in the Lady’s Secret came in her second start of the year, and was her first win since the Alcibiades (G1) at Keeneland in October.

These 51 graded-stakes winners worked across North America on Friday morning:

Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bill Mott.

Program Trading (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Turf Classic, 2023 Hollywood Derby, 2023 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

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 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.

Fierceness (City of Light), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Florida Derby, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 15th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 First Lady, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Beaute Cachee (Literato), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jenny Wiley), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Blazing Sevens (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Metropolitan Handicapndicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Lady’s Secret going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Chili Flag (Cityscape), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Leslie’s Rose (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Central Bank Ashland), worked four furlongs in 51.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 99 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in the X (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Brad Cox.

Tapit Trice (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 99 works at the distance. His previous work was 27 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Timberlake (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Champagne), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 30 for trainer Brad Cox.

Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Astronaut (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Red Smith, 2021 Del Mar Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed sixth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 99 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Metropolitan Handicapndicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 20 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Crupi (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 62nd fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Arlington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Everso Mischievous (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Forty Niner), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Brad Cox.

I’m Very Busy (Cloud Computing), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Muniz Memorial Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Legend of Time (Sea The Stars), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pennine Ridge (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 25 for trainer Charles Appleby.

Main Event (Bernardini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Ft. Lauderdale), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fourth in the Mr. Steele going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 25 for trainer Fernando Abreu.

One Timer (Trappe Shot), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Franklin-Simpson), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Hawthorne on Friday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed second in the Turf Sprint (G2) going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Rhyme Schemes (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Saratoga Special), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Saratoga Special (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 12 for trainer Norm Casse.

Siskany (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Belmont Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Belmont Gold Cup (G2) going 2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Charles Appleby.

Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 99 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 27 for trainer Randy Morse.

Trademark (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Clark), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fourth in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Trikari (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2024 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Penn Mile (G3) going one mile on the turf at Penn National on May 31 for trainer Graham Motion.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Baird Doubledogdare, 2023 Comely), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Becky’s Joker (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Schuylerville), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Jersey Girl going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Gary Contessa.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Triple Bend (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on June 1 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Chop Chop (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bewitch), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Keertana going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 25 for trainer Brad Cox.

Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. 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.

Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisiana), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 31 for trainer Neil Pessin.

Highland Falls (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Blame), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 81st fastest of 99 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Honey Pants (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Las Cienegas), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed third in the License Fee going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 5 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 99 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Mighty Beau going five furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 8 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Neat (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. 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 4 for trainer Rob Atras.

Raise Cain (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 61 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 seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 30 for trainer Ben Colebrook.

Regal Realm (Animal Kingdom), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ladies Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed fifth in the Forever Together going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 19 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.

Royalty Interest (Le Havre), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sheepshead Bay), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 10th in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 26 for trainer John Toscano Jr.

Safeen (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pucker Up), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 61 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Old Forester Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 2 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Surprisingly (Mastery), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L. McKnight), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed sixth in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Jan. 11 for trainer Tom Morley.

Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Ghostzapper (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Whisper Not (Poet’s Voice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Francisco Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 22 for trainer Mike Maker.