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Nobals Works for Hong Kong Sprint Among 10 Graded Winners

2024-11-27

In the world of horse racing, every workout holds significance. This article takes a deep dive into the recent workouts of graded stakes winners. One such star is Nobals, a 5-year-old gelding trained by Larry Rivelli for Patricia’s Hope. On Wednesday morning, Nobals turned in a remarkable half-mile breeze on Turfway Park synthetic track in 48.2 seconds. This was his first timed work since his victory in the Kennedy Road (G2) on Nov. 16 at Woodbine, marking the first win for Nobals since the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.

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Nobals' Workouts

Nobals, a Grade 1 winner in the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, showcased his prowess with a four-furlong workout at Turfway Park. This was his first work after his last race, and it was the 15th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous win in the Kennedy Road (G2) on synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 16 stands out as a significant achievement.Another aspect to note is that there were nine graded-stakes winners on Wednesday’s work tab following just one Tuesday. This shows the intense activity and competition in the horse racing world.

Can Group, a Grade 2 winner in the 2023 Bourbon, worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Palm Meadows, emerging as the fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago when he went five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Audubon going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Mark Casse.

Hoosier Philly's Workouts

Hoosier Philly, a Grade 2 winner in the 2022 Golden Rod, worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds, ranking the 10th fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago when she went four 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 for trainer Tom Amoss.

One Timer, a Grade 2 winner in the 2022 Franklin-Simpson, worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds, being the seventh fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago when he went four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Woodford (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for Rivelli.

Seal Team's Workouts

Seal Team, a Grade 2 winner in the 2023 Twilight Derby, worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Del Mar, although it was the slowest of three works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago when he went six furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Lure going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 19 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Señor Buscador's Workouts

Señor Buscador, a Grade 2 winner in the 2023 San Diego Handicap, worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Zia Park, emerging as the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago when he went five furlongs at Zia Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Todd Fincher.

Liberal Arts' Workouts

Liberal Arts, a Grade 3 winner in the 2023 Street Sense, worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs, ranking the 14th fastest of 49 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race, where he won an allowance race going 7 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Life’s an Audible's Workouts

Life’s an Audible, a Grade 3 winner in the 2024 Sweetest Chant, worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park, being the 19th fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago when she went four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she placed second in the Herecomesthebride (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Senbei's Workouts

Senbei, a Grade 3 winner in the 2024 Belmont Turf Sprint, worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Belmont Park, ranking the seventh fastest of 49 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race, where he placed eighth in the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Christophe Clément.

Atone's Workouts (Tuesday)

Atone, a Grade 1 winner in the 2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational, worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Tuesday morning, emerging as the third fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago when he went three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed sixth in a handicap going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 1 for trainer Mike Maker.