Horse Racing
Monday works: 30 graded-stakes winners are on the tab
Graded-stakes winners on Monday’s work tab included five who drilled at Santa Anita for trainer Bob Baffert. And two of those had bullet works.
Arabian Knight, who hasn’t raced since finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, went six furlongs in 1:11.4, the fastest of seven at the distance. And Du Jour, winner of the Kilroe Mile (G1) in March but third last out in the Shoemaker Mile (G1), went five furlongs in 59.0 seconds, the fastest of 20 at the distance.
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Baffert’s runners were among 30 graded-stakes winners with published works Monday.
National Treasure (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Metropolitan Handicap, 2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 57 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.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pacific Classic), worked six furlongs in 1:11.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Chi Town Lady (Verrazano), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Test), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the second 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 Chicago (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 22 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Du Jour (Temple City), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 20 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 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 57 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.
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.
Newgrange (Violence), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 San Pasqual, 2023 San Antonio, 2023 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 57 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.
Bound for Nowhere (The Factor), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Shakertown, 2018 Shakertown), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the slowest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 25 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel, 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 57 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 the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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.
Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the True North (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bill Mott.
Bellabel (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Clemente), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 17 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 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 20 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.
None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 54 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Bertrando going one mile on the main track at Los Alamitos on June 22 for trainer Jorge Periban.
Salesman (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked six furlongs in 1:12.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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 five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 57 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 Possibly Perfect going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 15 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 16 for trainer John Sadler.
Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 57 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.
Roses for Debra (Liam’s Map), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Giant’s Causeway, 2023 Caress), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Intercontinental (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Batten Down (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Ohio Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Thistledown on June 22 for trainer Bill Mott.
Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Honeymoon (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 1 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Michelle Nevin.
Gala Brand (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Wild Applause going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 22 for trainer Bill Mott.
Hopkins (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Palos Verdes), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 12th in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked three furlongs in 39.1 seconds at Lone Star Park on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Lone Star Park on June 7 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 20 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.
Reincarnate (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sham), worked six furlongs in 1:11.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Zoffarelli (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2021 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 7 for trainer Jeff Mullins.