Workout report: Skippylongstocking preps for Stephen Foster

Skippylongstocking, who most recently won the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap, worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Palm Meadows on Friday as he continues his preparations for the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs on June 29. He was among 22 graded-stakes winners posting works on Friday from across the country.

Daddysruby (Frac Daddy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 La Brea), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at San Luis Rey on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three 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.

Leave No Trace (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 47.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 18 for trainer Philip Serpe.

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 Friday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 46 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.

Astronaut (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Red Smith, 2021 Del Mar Handicap), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds on turf at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pan American Presented by Rood & Riddle (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Agate Road (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 93rd fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.

Kingsbarns (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Louisiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Madison (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 6 for trainer Eddie Plesa.

Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked three furlongs in 39.5 seconds at Wyoming Downs on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going three furlongs at Weber 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.

Three Technique (Mr Speaker), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John A. Nerud), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Training on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed 10th in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Jason Cook.

Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita 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 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.

Webslinger (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2023 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 105 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Mark Casse.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Angel Nadeshiko (Carpe Diem), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Robert J. Frankel), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Monroe going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 18 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Training on Friday 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 a claiming race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Michael Puhich.

Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 30 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed second in the Autumn Days going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 17 for trainer Kelsey Danner.

Masen (Kingman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Poker), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fred W. Hooper), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 105 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 Ghostzapper (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Brian Lynch.

War At Sea (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Golden Gate Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Ronald Ellis.