Three-time Grade 1 winner Life Is Good returned to the work tab on Friday morning at Saratoga, drilling five furlongs over the dirt in 1:01.3, fastest of three at the distance. He is probable for the Woodward (G1) on Oct. 1 at Aqueduct for his final prep race before the Breeders’ Cup. His trainer, Todd Pletcher is still undecided about whether Life Is Good will try to defend his title in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile or potentially face Flightline in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Art Collector and Mind Control each breezed for the first time since the Charles Town Classic on Aug. 26. They both worked four furlongs Friday at Saratoga. Art Collector, first in the Charles Town Classic, breezed four furlongs in 48.82 seconds; Mind Control, who finished third, moved that same distance in 49.03 seconds.
These 36 graded-stakes winners worked at racetracks across North America on Friday morning. To find out where they may be going next, check out the Horse Racing Nation Stakes Schedule.
Channel Maker (English Channel), a four-time Grade 1 winner worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 10th in the Sword Dancer (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 27 for trainer Bill Mott.
Life Is Good (Into Mischief), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Whitney, 2022 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2021 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Mind Control (Stay Thirsty), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2019 H. Allen Jerkens, 2018 Hopeful), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Charles Town Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 26 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Art Collector (Bernardini), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Woodward), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Charles Town Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 26 for trainer Bill Mott.
Bell’s the One (Majesticperfection), a Grade 1 winner (2020 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 90 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Lady Tak going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Aug. 13 for trainer Neil Pessin.
Happy Saver (Super Saver), a Grade 1 winner (2020 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Obligatory (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Ballerina H. (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 28 for trainer Bill Mott.
Speaker’s Corner (Street Sense), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Carter H.), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 27 for trainer Bill Mott.
Taiba (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Derby), worked seven furlongs in 1:24.4 at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed second in the Haskell (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 23 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Fearless (Ghostzapper), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Brooklyn, 2021 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Birdstone going 1 3/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 28 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Frank’s Rockette (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2020 Gallant Bloom H., 2020 Prioress), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 26 for trainer Bill Mott.
Private Mission (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Maria, 2021 Zenyatta), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was 9 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed fifth in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Travel Column (Frosted), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2020 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Ballerina H. (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 28 for trainer Bill Mott.
Caramel Swirl (Union Rags), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Ballerina H. (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 28 for trainer Bill Mott.
Consumer Spending (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Wonder Again), worked five furlongs in 1:02.1 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 8 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 20 for trainer Chad Brown.
March to the Arch (Arch), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fourth in the King Edward (G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on Aug. 21 for trainer Mark Casse.
Rated R Superstar (Kodiak Kowboy), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Essex H., 2018 Ben Ali, 2016 Carry Back), worked four furlongs in 52.4 seconds at Remington Park on Friday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 48 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Governor’s Cup going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Aug. 19 for trainer Federico Villafranco.
Dolce Zel (FR) (Zelzal (FR)), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Lake George, 2022 Florida Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 20 for trainer Chad Brown.
Glass Ceiling (Constitution), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Distaff H., 2022 Barbara Fritchie), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Princess Rooney Invitational (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 2 for trainer Charlton Baker.
Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Las Virgenes), worked seven furlongs in 1:24.2 at Del Mar on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 3 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she placed second in the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 20 for trainer Sean McCarthy.
Avie’s Flatter (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 46 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed third in the Bold Venture (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Aug. 13 for trainer Josie Carroll.
Captivating Moon (Malibu Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Fair Grounds), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Colonial Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Colonial Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Outbound Ike going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Hawthorne on June 25 for trainer Chris M. Block.
Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 27 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Cellist (Big Blue Kitten), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Louisville), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed seventh in the Arlington Million (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Aug. 13 for trainer Rusty Arnold.
Cordmaker (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2022 General George), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Laurel Park on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going three furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he won the General George (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Feb. 19 for trainer Rodney Jenkins.
Jackson (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Gulfstream Park Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in a handicap going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Aug. 8 for trainer Jose Pinchin.
Leader of the Band (Bandbox), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Summer Colony going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer John Servis.
Morello (Classic Empire), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Prevalence (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 90 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Churchill Downs presented by Ford (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Rinaldi (Posse), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Forbidden Apple), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Danger’s Hour going one mile on the turf at Aqueduct on April 9 for trainer H. James Bond.
Robin Sparkles (Elusive Quality), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Caress), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 119 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Smart N Fancy going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 20 for trainer Bruce R. Brown.
Shahama (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Monmouth Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 31 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Sharp Starr (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Go for Wand H.), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 119 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed ninth in the Heavenly Cause going one mile on the main track at Laurel Park on April 16 for trainer Horacio De Paz.
Souper Sensational (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Victory Ride), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed second in the Caress (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 23 for trainer Mark Casse.
Tezzaray (GB) (Bated Breath (GB)), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jimmy Durante), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at San Luis Rey Training Center on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed fourth in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 20 for trainer Peter Miller.
Wondrwherecraigis (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bold Ruler H.), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Laurel Park on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Russell Road going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 26 for trainer Brittany T. Russell.
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