Horse Racing
Works: Thorpedo Anna bullet leads 40 graded winners on tab
Getting ready to start her summer season, leading 3-year-old
filly Thorpedo Anna turned in a bullet workout Saturday morning at Saratoga.
The two-time Grade 1 winner of the Kentucky Oaks and the
Acorn Stakes was clocked going a half-mile in 47.6 seconds. It was the fastest of
35 works covering that distance on the fast Oklahoma training track.
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Trainer Kenny McPeek is expected to enter Thorpedo Anna in
the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), which will be run July 20.
Forty graded-stakes winners appeared across the U.S. and
Canada on the Saturday tab.
Thorpedo
Anna (Fast Anna), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024
Acorn, 2024 Kentucky Oaks), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Saratoga on
Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous
work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she
won the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7
for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024
Apple Blossom Handicap, 2023 Clement L. Hirsch), worked four furlongs in 46.8
seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 87 works at the distance.
Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her
last start she won the Santa Margarita (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track
at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E.
Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth
fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Charles Whittingham
(G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Highland Chief (Gleneagles), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Man o’
War), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill. It was the fifth fastest of
26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dinner Party
(G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Graham
Motion.
The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Bing
Crosby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 28th fastest
of 82 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Thor’s Echo going six
furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 25 for trainer Eric Kruljac.
There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood
Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd
fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the
Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for
trainer Michael McCarthy.
Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner
(2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill.
It was the fifth fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed
second in the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June
8 for trainer Michael Trombetta.
Affirmative Lady (Arrogate), a Grade 2 winner (2023
Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Delaware Park. It was
the fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022
Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at San Luis Rey. It was the
21st fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed sixth in the
Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 25
for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Beaumont),
worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 29th
fastest of 144 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going
four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed seventh in the
Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on
May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.
Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San
Gabriel), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 23rd
fastest of 82 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
Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4
for trainer Leonard Powell.
Double Crown (Bourbon Courage), a Grade 2 winner (2022
Kelso Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Charles Town. It was
the fastest of 28 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jim and Sandra Rasmussen going 1
1/16 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on June 8 for trainer Norman Cash.
Future Is Now (Great Notion), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Intercontinental), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Hill. It was the 17th
fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she won the Intercontinental (G2)
going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Michael
Trombetta.
General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat
Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the
35th fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago
going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the
Cliff Hanger going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 25 for
trainer Shug McGaughey.
Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023
Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Churchill Downs.
It was the 106th fastest of 144 works at the distance. This was his first work
since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Belmont going 1
1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Whit Beckman.
Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine
Ridge), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 22nd
fastest of 106 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles
on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 23 for trainer Chad Brown.
Offlee Naughty (Flashback), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Charles
Whittingham), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
32nd fastest of 87 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
San Juan Capistrano (G3) going 1 3/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June
16 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Parnac (Zarak), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Flower
Bowl), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 74th
fastest of 106 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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 Clément.
Post Time (Frosted), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Carter),
worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the fourth fastest of
19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his
last start he placed second in the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on
the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Brittany Russell.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Hillsborough), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill. It was the fifth
fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going
five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed ninth in the New York
(G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Graham Motion.
Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a Grade 2 winner (2024
Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the
37th fastest of 82 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Summertime
Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 8 for
trainer Jeff Mullins.
Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021
Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 15th
fastest of 45 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 one mile
and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on June 23 for trainer José D’Angelo.
Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis
Mile), worked six furlongs in 1:13.4 at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest
of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five
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.
Mission of Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner
(2023 Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill.
It was the fifth fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was
seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed
third in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 7
for trainer Graham Motion.
Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner
(2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa
Anita. It was the second fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven 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.
Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Monrovia), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the
fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going
four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed ninth in the
Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs
on May 4 for trainer Richard Baltas.
Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs.
It was the sixth fastest of 144 works at the distance. His previous work was
six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he
placed fourth in the Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at
Churchill Downs on June 15 for trainer Brian Lynch.
Clearly Unhinged (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Winning Colors), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the
28th fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago
going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Winning
Colors (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 27
for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Dynadrive (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2024 John
B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park. It
was the 11th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since
his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Elkhorn (G2) going 1
1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 20 for trainer Mike Maker.
Faraway Kitten (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2019
American Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the
second fastest of 49 works at the distance. This was his first work since his
last race. In his last start he placed 13th in an allowance race going seven
furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on June 16 for trainer Denyse McClachrie.
Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Daytona), worked four furlongs in 46.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the
fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going
five 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 César DeAlba.
Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Providencia), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
ninth fastest of 87 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago
going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.
Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Wilshire), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
second fastest of 87 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days
ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in
the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for
trainer Neil Drysdale.
Neecie Marie (Cross Traffic), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Beaugay), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Parx Racing. It was the
eighth fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days
ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In her last start she placed second in
the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for
trainer Butch Reid.
Secret Money (Good Samaritan), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Music City), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the
fifth fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago
going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed seventh in
the Royal North (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on June 1 for
trainer Brendan Walsh.
Shidabhuti (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 30th
fastest of 106 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the
Bed o’ Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big
A on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Maryland Sprint),
worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 82
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 Runhappy (G3) going
six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer
Juan Landeros.
Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Louisville), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the
slowest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the
Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June
15 for trainer Mike Maker.
We the People (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Peter
Pan), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the 10th
fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
two furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he won an allowance race going
1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 28 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Whisper Not (Poet’s Voice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San
Francisco Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Woodbine. It was the 35th
fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going
five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won a starter allowance race
going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 22 for trainer Mike
Maker.