Since winning the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational nearly two months ago, Atone has been a reliable worker.
For the last six Saturdays the 6-year-old Into Mischief gelding has breezed at Gulfstream Park. This weekend he was clocked at 59.55 seconds, the fastest of 36 works covering five furlongs on the fast main track.
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Trainer Mike Maker entered Atone for the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic presented by Horse Racing Nation (G2) next Saturday at Fair Grounds. Right after the Pegasus Turf victory, he said the Turf Classic (G1) on the Kentucky Derby undercard May 6 could be a long-term goal.
Other than 3-year-olds in the running for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks (G1), there were 44 graded-stakes winners who showed up on work tabs across the U.S. on Saturday morning.
Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked five furlongs in 59.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Mike Maker.
And Tell Me Nolies (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at San Luis Rey. It was the 10th fastest of 21 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Santa Ysabel (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 5 for trainer Peter Miller.
Caravel (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Turfway Park. It was the second fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Brad Cox.
Eda (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Starlet), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five 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 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.
In Love (Agnes Gold), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Keeneland Turf Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the fourth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dust Commander going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Feb. 18 for trainer Paulo Lobo.
Queen Goddess (Empire Maker), a Grade 1 winner (2021 American Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the 13th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fourth in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2) going 1 5/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 30th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for McCarthy.
Royal Ship (Midshipman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Diego Handicap, 2021 Californian), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 39 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Somelikeithotbrown (Big Brown), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Dinner Party, 2020 Bernard Baruch Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the 16th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed seventh in the Alex M. Robb going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 17 for Maker.
Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Risen Star), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the 13th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Risen Star (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for Cox.
Bubble Rock (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mrs. Revere), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 11th fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for Cox.
Endorsed (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the seventh fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for Maker.
Fancy Liquor (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 2 winner (2020 American Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park. It was the 14th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Dust Commander going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Feb. 18 for Maker.
Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the 56th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three 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.
New Year’s Eve (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Edgewood), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds. It was the fourth fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed fourth in the Dueling Grounds Oaks going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 5 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the seventh fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going 2 furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed fourth in the Cary Grant going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 19 for Miller.
Ready to Purrform (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2022 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Colonel E. R. Bradley going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for Cox.
Red Knight (Pure Prize), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Gulfstream Park. It was the 28th fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the William L. McKnight (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for Maker.
Simplification (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fountain of Youth), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Gulfstream Park. It was the sixth fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Gulfstream Park Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Antonio Sano.
Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the 13th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fair Grounds presented by Horse Racing Nation (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for McPeek.
Value Engineering (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the 14th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for Maker.
West Will Power (Bernardini), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fayette), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 18 for Cox.
Played Hard (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Falls City, 2022 Locust Grove), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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 Philip Bauer.
Abaan (Will Take Charge), a Grade 3 winner (2022 W. L. McKnight), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 18th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed ninth in the William L. McKnight G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Adventuring (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2022 AGS Ladies Marathon), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the fifth fastest of 39 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed third in the La Prevoyante (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for Cox.
American Apple (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Matron), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Daniel Leitch.
American Power (Power Broker), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 76th fastest of 134 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed sixth in a starter allowance race going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 2 for Maker.
Bye Bye Melvin (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Saranac), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Graham Motion.
Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Dr B (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Go for Wand), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Parx Racing. It was the 10th fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Go for Wand (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 3 for trainer Butch Reid.
Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisiana), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Grounds. It was the 21st fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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. 18 for trainer Neil Pessin.
Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds. It was the fourth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Withers (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 11 for Cox.
King Cause (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Knickerbocker), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Training. It was the eighth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed sixth in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for Maker.
King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn. It was the 19th fastest of 30 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 Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for McPeek.
Leader of the Band (Bandbox), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 29th fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed fifth in the Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 for trainer John Servis.
Pickin’ Time (Stay Thirsty), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Nashua), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the eighth fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the New Jersey Breeders Handicap going six furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on Aug. 28 for trainer Kelly Breen.
Pioneer of Medina (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he won the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for Pletcher.
Pretty Birdie (Bird Song), a Grade 3 winner (2021
Schuylerville), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the
24th fastest of 106 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In her last start she placed second in the
Carousel going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 25 for trainer
Norm Casse.
Repo Rocks (Tapiture), a Grade 3 winner (2023
Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Parx Racing. It was the
fastest of 46 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start he won the Stymie going one mile on the main track at
Aqueduct on Feb. 25 for trainer Jamie Ness.
Rinaldi (Posse), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Forbidden
Apple), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 87th
fastest of 123 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Mohawk
going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 30 for trainer Jimmy
Bond.
Scarlet Fusion (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2023 John B.
Connally Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Churchill Training. It
was the fifth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
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.
We the People (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Peter
Pan), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Palm Beach Downs. It was the only works
at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at
Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Pennsylvania Derby
(G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 24 for trainer
Rodolphe Brisset.
