Horse Racing
Sunday tab: Resilience leads 39 graded-stakes winners
Resilience, a candidate for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, breezed four furlongs in 48.0 seconds Sunday at Saratoga, the second fastest of 30 at the distance.
Trainer Bill Mott said Friday that he would decided whether to enter the Wood Memorial (G2) winner in the Belmont after his weekend workout.
Entries for the Belmont were taken Sunday, with the draw set for Monday at 5 p.m. EDT.
The Into Mischief colt followed his Wood win with a fifth-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
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Resilience was one of 40 graded-stakes winners with published works Sunday.
Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Al Quoz Sprint (G1) going about six furlongs on the turf at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Bill Mott.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pacific Classic), worked six furlongs in 1:13.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of four 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 Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going six furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Hopeful (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 4 for trainer Gary Contessa.
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Shirl’s Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker’s Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fourth in the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 12 for trainer Roger Attfield.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 132 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Gallorette (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Chad Brown.
Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Serena’s Song going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 12 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed 13th in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 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 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 64 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Cogburn (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Turf Sprint presented by Sentient Jet), worked three furlongs in 39.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Turf Sprint presented by Sentient Jet (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 132 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.
Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Unbridled Sidney (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Evvie Jets (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Ballston Spa), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 111th fastest of 132 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Mertkan Kantarmaci.
Howbeit (Secret Circle), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Sprint Championship), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Wyoming Downs on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest 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 six furlongs on the main track at Turf Paradise on April 30 for trainer Justin Evans.
Resilience (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wood Memorial), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Bill Mott.
Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bobby Dibona.
Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Runhappy, 2021 Sam F. Davis), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 14th in the Turf Sprint presented by Sentient Jet (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Bill Mott.
Honor D Lady (Honor Code), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Delta, 2023 Remington Park Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 13 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Oaklawn Mile, 2022 Affirmed), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he won the San Francisco Mile (G3) going one mile on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on April 27 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Motorious (Muhaarar), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 18 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 Turf Sprint presented by Sentient Jet (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Sibelius (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Mr. Prospector, 2022 Mr. Prospector), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 11th in the X (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer.
Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Endeavour, 2022 Regret), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she placed fifth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Ian Wilkes.
Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brian Lynch.
Becky’s Joker (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Schuylerville), worked three furlongs in 35.2 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going six furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed seventh in the Adirondack (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Gary Contessa.
Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 115th fastest of 132 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 5 for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.
Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 122nd fastest of 132 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Elusive Quality going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Michelle Nevin.
Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed ninth in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.
Full Count Felicia (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Suwannee River), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 111 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed sixth in the Endeavour (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 3 for trainer Brittany Russell.
Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 23 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Dale Romans.
Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Lexington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Joe Orseno.
Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 78 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Providencia (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Neat (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. 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.
Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 132 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 Serena’s Song going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 12 for trainer Chad Brown.
Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Canterbury Park on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 33 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Big Drama Handicap going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on May 25 for trainer Juan Alvarado.
Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 49 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 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Zoffarelli (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2021 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Jeff Mullins.