Horse Racing
Sunday works: 46 graded-stakes winners are on the tab
Another weekend, another work for Arabian Knight, who hasn’t had a start since finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic and returned to the tab in April.
Sunday morning at Santa Anita, the 4-year-old Uncle Mo colt worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds, 12th fastest of 102 at the distance.
Arabian Knight won the Grade 1 Pacific Classic and the Southwest (G3) for trainer Bob Baffert last year, and he was third in the Haskell (G1).
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Arabian Knight was one of 46 graded-stakes winners with published works on Sunday.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pacific Classic), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 102 works at the distance. His previous work was six 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.
Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 1:02.5 at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer John Ortiz.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Wise Dan (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Fev Rover (Gutaifan), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Beverly D.), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 87 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Nassau (G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on June 29 for trainer Mark Casse.
Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Shirl’s Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker’s Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 on turf at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the seventh 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 Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Roger Attfield.
Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.
Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 93rd fastest of 136 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. 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.
Major Dude (Bolt d’Oro), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 23 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Affirmative Lady (Arrogate), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Delaware Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed 11th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Graham Motion.
Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.
Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 93 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five 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.
Lord Miles (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wood Memorial), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fourth in a handicap going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on June 22 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Mike Maker.
Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Wyoming Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 35 days ago going five furlongs at Wyoming Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 21 for trainer Adan Farias.
Parnac (Zarak), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 69th fastest of 71 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Soul of an Angel (Atreides), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ruffian), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 121st fastest of 138 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.
Tony Ann (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Franklin), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Mathis Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 52 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 an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Beer Can Man (Can the Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Turf Monster, 2020 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Surfer Girl, 2023 Sorrento), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Pleasanton on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Pleasanton. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer O.J. Jauregui.
Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was six 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.
Motorious (Muhaarar), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 52 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 an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Neat (Constitution), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Manila, 2024 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Manila (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 29 for trainer Rob Atras.
Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Endeavour, 2022 Regret), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 30 for trainer Ian Wilkes.
Beatbox (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fifth in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was six 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.
Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 52 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 an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 9 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Evening Sun (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2022 San Francisco Mile), worked three furlongs in 35.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 36 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 5 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 72nd fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 12 for trainer Dale Romans.
Hopkins (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Palos Verdes), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 12th in the X (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 136 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed third in the Mr. Prospector going six furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 27 for trainer Wlaimar Suarez.
Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 102 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 9 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Masen (Kingman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Poker), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Colonial Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed eighth in the Danger’s Hour going one mile on the turf at Aqueduct on April 20 for trainer Chad Brown.
More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 138 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 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on June 29 for trainer John Toscano Jr.
Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cardinal), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 50 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 11th in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 14th in the American Turf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Peter Eurton.
War At Sea (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Golden Gate Handicap), worked six furlongs in 1:13.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Ronald Ellis.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 67 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 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Laurel Park on June 30 for trainer Nolan Ramsey.
Zona Verde (Calyx), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Jimmy Durante), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 52 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.