Thursday works: 16 graded-stakes winners are on the tab

Lightly raced Sweet Azteca, gate-to-wire winner of the Grade 1 Beholder Mile in her most recent start March 9, worked at Santa Anita on Thursday for trainer Michael McCarthy.

The 4-year-old Sharp Azteca filly went four furlongs in 49.0 seconds, the fifth fastest of 25 at the distance.

Sweet Azteca debuted as a 3-year-old last May, winning a maiden special weight at Churchill Downs. She didn’t return until January, when she was third in the Las Flores (G3). She then won an optional-claiming allowance by 12 lengths before the Beholder Mile.

Sweet Azteca was one of 16 graded-stakes winners with published works Thursday.

Daddysruby (Frac Daddy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 La Brea), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at San Luis Rey on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. 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.

Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Hawthorne on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he won the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going four 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.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was six 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.

Next (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Turfway Park on Thursday morning. It was the fourth fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Doug Cowans.

Agate Road (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pilgrim), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the American Turf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Bran (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 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 Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 for trainer John Sadler.

One Timer (Trappe Shot), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Hawthorne on Thursday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Planetario (Il Doge), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going one mile at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Three Witches (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Monica), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 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.

Endlessly (Oscar Performance), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 2023 Zuma Beach, 2023 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:05.8 at Santa Anita on Thursday morning. It was the slowest of 11 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 Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Bo Cruz (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Al Stall Jr.

Cupid’s Claws (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Woodbine on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on May 12 for trainer Brad Dunslow.

Neat (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 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.

Prevalence (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Maryland Sprint (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L. McKnight), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Keeneland on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.