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Friday's Works: 17 Graded-Stakes Winners, Including Breeders' Cup Champ
2024-12-13
Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Citizen Bull made a significant return to the work tab on Friday. This Bob Baffert-trained colt, a son of Into Mischief, covered four furlongs in a swift 49.4 seconds. He has an impressive track record, having won three out of his four starts thus far. His only defeat came in the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity in September, behind Gaming. Gaming, who finished second to Citizen Bull in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, is set to return to the races on Saturday as the 2-5 morning-line favorite in the Grade 2 Los Alamitos Futurity.
Multiple Graded-Stakes Winners' Workouts
First Group of Graded-Stakes Winners
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner, showcased his prowess with a four-furlong workout in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita. This was his first workout since his last race, where he triumphed in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. His performance adds to his already impressive resume.Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner, worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Palm Meadows. His last race saw him place sixth in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. This workout indicates his readiness for future races.Buchu (Justify), a two-time Grade 2 winner, completed three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. Her last start was a fifth-place finish in the Mrs. Revere. The workout shows she is gearing up for more competitions.Second Group of Graded-Stakes Winners
Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner, covered five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita. His previous workout was six days ago over the same distance. In his last race, he placed second in an allowance race.Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a Grade 2 winner, worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Palm Meadows. Her previous workout was seven days ago. In her last start, she finished fourth in the Cotillion.Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner, completed four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. This was his first workout since his last race, where he placed fifth in the Seabiscuit Handicap.Third Group of Graded-Stakes Winners
Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner, worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park. His previous workout was eight days ago. In his last race, he placed third in an allowance race.Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita. Her previous workout was seven days ago. In her last start, she placed second in the Bayakoa.Be Your Best (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner, worked three furlongs in 35.5 seconds at Palm Meadows. This was her first workout since her last race, where she won the Long Island.Fourth Group of Graded-Stakes Winners
Boppy O (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner, worked five furlongs in 59.3 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. His previous workout was seven days ago. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race.Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner, worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Turfway Park. This was her first workout since her last race, where she placed eighth in the Ladies Turf Sprint.Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Fair Grounds. This was his first workout since his last race, where he placed sixth in the Thanksgiving Classic.Fifth Group of Graded-Stakes Winners
Midnight Mammoth (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. His previous workout was six days ago. In his last start, he won the Cougar II.Mrs. Astor (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. This was her first workout since her last race, where she won the Red Carpet.Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. Her previous workout was seven days ago. In her last start, she won the Noble Damsel.Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner, worked three furlongs in 38.9 seconds at Palm Meadows. This was his first workout since his last race, where he placed second in an allowance race.Surveillance (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Belmont Park. This was his first workout since his last race, where he placed second in an allowance race.These 17 graded-stakes winners have been actively preparing for their next races across the country, with their workouts highlighting their determination and potential. Keep track of their progress on HRN: Stakes schedule | Stakes Tracker | Stakes results.