War Like Goddess, winner of seven of her last 10 starts, has been drilling for trainer Bill Mott ahead of an expected 2023.
The 6-year-old mare was third by a neck last out in the Breeders' Cup Turf, which was won by Rebel's Romance with Stone Age in second.
War Like Goddess worked four furlongs in 50.80 seconds Tuesday at Payson Park, her third published work this year.
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She was one of 12 graded-stakes winners with published works Tuesday.
War Like Goddess (English Channel), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2021 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 50.8 at Payson Park Training Center on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In her last start she placed third in the Breeders' Cup Turf (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Bill Mott.
Value Engineering (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:06.2 at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed first in the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Mike Maker.
Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Churchill Training on Tuesday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 17 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed fifth in the William L. McKnight (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Mike Maker.
Gam's Mission (Noble Mission), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Old Mint Julep, 2021 Regret), worked four furlongs in 50.2 at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Hillsborough (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Second of July (Jack Milton), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Futurity), worked four furlongs in 50.8 at Louisiana Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. His previous work was 17 days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 8 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Oaklawn Park on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Chaos Theory (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Green Flash Handicap), worked three furlongs in 35.8 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in a starter allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on March 12 for trainer Mike Puype.
Defunded (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Awesome Again), worked four furlongs in 49.2 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Midnight Memories (Mastery), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Zenyatta), worked four furlongs in 50.0 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 11 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked four furlongs in 47.4 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Weather Vane going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on Sept. 24 for trainer Michelle Nevin.
Motorious (GB), (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2023 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 49.8 at Santa Anita Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed first in the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on March 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Travel Column (Frosted), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2020 Golden Rod), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at The Thoroughbred Center on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In her last start she placed fourth in the Beldame (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 9 for trainer Bill Mott.
