Fort Bragg originally was set to race Sunday in the Grade 3 Sunland Park Derby. Instead, trainer Tim Yakteen had him scratched in order to go to next weekend’s Florida Derby (G1).
Preparing for his trip to Gulfstream Park, the 3-year-old Tapit colt turned in a 59.4-second workout covering five furlongs Sunday at Santa Anita. His stablemate Practical Move, who is expected to race April 8 in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), was the only faster worker, clocked at 59.2. Reincarnate, the morning-line favorite for Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1), was clocked at 59.8 seconds covering the same ground.
XBTV video: See Fort Bragg work Sunday at Santa Anita.
Where Practical Move is all but certain to be in the Kentucky Derby, both Fort Bragg and Reincarnate will have one shot to qualify for the May 6 classic when they go in their next races.
Seven prospects for the run for the roses were among the horses showing up on work tabs across the country. So were 40 other graded-stakes winners.
Fort Bragg (Tapit) worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Felipe (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Practical Move (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Felipe, 2022 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Felipe (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for Yakteen.
Reincarnate (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sham), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Rebel (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 25 for Yakteen.
Eyeing Clover (Lookin At Lucky) worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Training. It was the seventh fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed fourth in the Gotham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
Lord Miles (Curlin) worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 15th fastest of 50 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Kangaroo Court (Dads Caps) worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for Yakteen.
Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Payson Park. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed second in the Fountain of Youth (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Bill Mott.
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Graded-stakes winners
Channel Maker (English Channel), a four-time Grade 1 winner (2020 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2020 Sword Dancer, 2019 Man o’ War, 2018 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the seventh fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the William L. McKnight (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for Mott.
Clairière (Curlin), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Ogden Phipps, 2021 Cotillion), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn. It was the 30th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Azeri (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 11 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Dr. Schivel (Violence), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2021 Bing Crosby, 2020 Del Mar Futurity), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 58th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on March 26, 2022, for trainer Mark Glatt.
Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 91st fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Awesome Again (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 1 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Faiza (Girvin), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Starlet), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 29th fastest of 94 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Ysabel (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Fun to Dream (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Brea), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 28th fastest of 94 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for Baffert.
Pauline’s Pearl (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Troienne), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds. It was the 14th fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for Asmussen.
Proxy (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Clark), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the seventh fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 17th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Graham Motion.
Stilleto Boy (Shackleford), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Santa Anita Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Golden Gate Fields. It was the 54th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he won the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.
Frank’s Rockette (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2020 Gallant Bloom Handicap, 2020 Prioress), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the sixth fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Hurricane Bertie (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 11 for Mott.
Lone Rock (Majestic Warrior), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, 2021 Brooklyn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Oaklawn. It was the 27th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed third in the Birdstone going 1 3/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 28 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the eighth fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Knickerbocker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 9 for trainer Chad Brown.
Caramel Swirl (Union Rags), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 12th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Minaret going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 11 for Mott.
Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Saratoga Special), worked six furlongs in 1:15.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Iroquois (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 17 for trainer Michelle Lovell.
Du Jour (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2021 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for Baffert.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber (GB)), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sands Point), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was 132 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Rodeo Drive (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 8 for Brown.
Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 52nd fastest of 100 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile 40 yards on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 25 for trainer Mark Casse.
Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 53rd fastest of 96 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Azeri (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 11 for Cox.
Kiss Today Goodbye (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Antonio), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Los Alamitos. It was the 19th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed eighth in the Thunder Road (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 4 for trainer Eric Kruljac.
Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the eighth fastest of 50 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she won the Inside Information (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Joseph Catanese.
Midcourt (Midnight Lute), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 91st fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19 for Shirreffs.
Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Los Alamitos. It was the 12th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 20 for trainer Adan Farias.
Sail By (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Miss Grillo), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 20th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Glen Cove going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 14 for trainer Leah Gyarmati.
Slammed (Marking), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Thoroughbred Club of America), worked four furlongs in 46.9 seconds at Sunland Park. It was the second fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going three furlongs at Sunland Park. In her last start she placed 12th in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Todd Fincher.
Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 23rd fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 5 for Glatt.
Beer Can Man (Can the Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Turf Monster, 2020 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed third in the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 20 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Played Hard (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Falls City, 2022 Locust Grove), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Training. In her last start she won the Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 for trainer Phil Bauer.
A Thread of Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Palm Beach), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 33rd fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 13 for trainer Donald MacRae.
Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Las Virgenes), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 18th fastest of 94 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 18 for Baffert.
English Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth Derby), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the 23rd fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Canadian Turf (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for Motion.
Evvie Jets (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Noble Damsel), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 61st fastest of 76 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Forever Together going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 20 for trainer Mertkan Kantarmaci.
Fun and Feisty (Midshipman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 23rd fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Cincinnati Trophy going one mile on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 4 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Hopper (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Affirmed), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 16th fastest of 66 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 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for Baffert.
Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked six furlongs in 1:14.6 at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 19 for Shirreffs.
Restrainedvengence (Hold Me Back), a Grade 3 winner (2021 American), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 42nd fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 27 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.
Scarlet Fusion (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2023 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Keeneland. It was the seventh fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he won the John B. Connally Turf Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Sam Houston Race Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Joe Sharp.
Sixtythreecaliber (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Comely), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Fair Grounds. It was the fourth fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed sixth in the Houston Ladies Classic (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sam Houston Race Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Tom Amoss.
Warrant (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 21st fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed eighth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for Cox.
Yuugiri (Shackleford), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Fantasy), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Keeneland. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Carousel going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 25 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.
