On Thursday morning, a group of thirteen graded-stakes winners took to the tracks for their workouts. These talented horses, each with their own unique stories and achievements, showed off their skills and prepared for their next races. From the Nyquist colt Johannes to the various other Grade 1, 2, and 3 winners, there was a lot of activity at the different tracks.

Uncover the Thursday Morning Works of Graded-Stakes Winners

Johannes: A Breeders’ Cup Mile Contender

The 4-year-old Nyquist colt Johannes, who was the runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Mile last time out, worked five furlongs at Santa Anita in 1:01.6. This was the 11th fastest of 25 works at the distance. Johannes had been on a winning streak, having won four straight graded stakes before his second-place finish. Daily Racing Form reported that he could be pointed to the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Turf on Jan. 25, with a possible prep in the San Gabriel (G2) at Santa Anita on Dec. 26. His consistent training and performance make him a strong contender in the upcoming races.In his previous work seven days ago, he also went five furlongs at Santa Anita, showing his ability to handle the distance and maintain his form. His trainer, Tim Yakteen, is working hard to prepare him for the big races ahead.

Integration: A Red Smith and Hill Prince Winner

Integration, a two-time Grade 2 winner in the 2024 Red Smith and 2023 Hill Prince, worked three furlongs at Payson Park in 37.0 seconds. This was the only work at the distance and his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9. His trainer, Shug McGaughey, is confident in his abilities and will be looking to build on his success in the future.The fact that he was able to perform well in his previous race and is now back in training shows his resilience and determination as a horse.

Sugar Fish: A Zenyatta and Summertime Oaks Winner

Sugar Fish, a two-time Grade 2 winner in the 2024 Zenyatta and 2024 Summertime Oaks, worked five furlongs at Santa Anita in 1:01.4. This was the ninth fastest of 25 works at the distance and her previous work was seven days ago also going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2.Despite her fifth-place finish in her last race, her consistent training and performance at Santa Anita indicate that she is still a force to be reckoned with. Her trainer, Jeff Mullins, will be working on her to improve her performance in future races.

Atitlan: A Twilight Derby Winner

Atitlan, a Grade 2 winner in the 2024 Twilight Derby, worked four furlongs at Santa Anita in 48.8 seconds. This was the 17th fastest of 42 works at the distance and his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30.His performance in the Hollywood Derby shows that he has the ability to compete at the highest level, and his recent work at Santa Anita indicates that he is ready to get back on track and continue his winning ways.

Chatalas: A Chandelier Winner

Chatalas, a Grade 2 winner in the 2023 Chandelier, worked six furlongs at Santa Anita in 1:14.4. This was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance and her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed third in the Seneca Overnight going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 21.Her consistent training and performance at Santa Anita suggest that she is in good shape and ready to take on new challenges. Her trainer, Grant Forster, will be looking to build on her recent success and help her reach her full potential.

Dicey Mo Chara: A San Gabriel Winner

Dicey Mo Chara, a Grade 2 winner in the 2022 San Gabriel, worked four furlongs at Santa Anita in 51.6 seconds. This was the slowest of 42 works at the distance and his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29.Although he had a disappointing finish in his last race, his recent work at Santa Anita shows that he is still in good form and has the potential to bounce back and perform well in future races.

Hoosier Philly: A Golden Rod Winner

Hoosier Philly, a Grade 2 winner in the 2022 Golden Rod, worked five furlongs at Fair Grounds in 1:00.0. This was the fastest of 37 works at the distance and her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Locust Grove (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 14.Her fast work at Fair Grounds indicates that she is in good shape and ready to compete. Her trainer, Tom Amoss, will be looking to improve her performance and help her achieve greater success.

Maryquitecontrary: An Inside Information Winner

Maryquitecontrary, a Grade 2 winner in the 2023 Inside Information, worked four furlongs at Gulfstream Park in 49.5 seconds. This was the ninth fastest of 19 works at the distance and her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she placed second in a handicap going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 17.Her consistent training and performance at Gulfstream Park show that she is a reliable horse and has the potential to do well in future races. Her trainer, Edward Plesa Jr., will be working on her to improve her speed and stamina.

Mi Hermano Ramon: A Seabiscuit Handicap Winner

Mi Hermano Ramon, a Grade 2 winner in the 2024 Seabiscuit Handicap, worked four furlongs at Santa Anita in 50.2 seconds. This was the slowest of 12 works at the distance and his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30.His recent win in the Seabiscuit Handicap shows that he has the ability to perform well on the turf, and his recent work at Santa Anita indicates that he is in good shape and ready to continue his winning streak.

Verstappen: An Elkhorn Winner

Verstappen, a Grade 2 winner in the 2023 Elkhorn, worked four furlongs at Turfway Park in 48.6 seconds. This was the fourth fastest of 32 works at the distance and his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23.His fast work at Turfway Park shows that he is in good form and ready to take on more challenging races. His trainer, Brendan Walsh, will be looking to build on his recent success and help him reach new heights.

Kinza: A Santa Ysabel and Las Virgenes Winner

Kinza, a two-time Grade 3 winner in the 2024 Santa Ysabel and 2024 Las Virgenes, worked four furlongs at Santa Anita in 48.6 seconds. This was the 12th fastest of 42 works at the distance and her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 6.Her consistent performance in Grade 3 races and her recent second-place finish in the Santa Anita Oaks show that she is a talented horse with a lot of potential. Her trainer, Bob Baffert, will be working on her to help her reach her full potential.

Bullard: A Bob Hope Winner

Bullard, a Grade 3 winner in the 2024 Bob Hope, worked four furlongs at Santa Anita in 49.2 seconds. This was the 22nd fastest of 42 works at the distance and his previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Bob Hope (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 17.His recent win in the Bob Hope shows that he has the ability to perform well at different distances and on different tracks. His trainer, Michael McCarthy, will be looking to build on his success and help him achieve more victories.

Kopion: A Santa Ynez Winner

Kopion, a Grade 3 winner in the 2024 Santa Ynez, worked six furlongs at Santa Anita in 1:12.0. This was the fastest of six works at the distance and her previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Santa Anita Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 6.Her fast work at Santa Anita indicates that she is in good shape and ready to compete. Her trainer, Richard Mandella, will be looking to improve her performance and help her reach her goals.