Training up to her next start in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, four-time Grade 1 winner Clairière had her third timed workout in as many weeks for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen.
Bred and owned by Barbara Banke’s Stonestreet Stables, the 5-year-old Curlin mare who was fifth last out Aug. 25 in the Personal Ensign (G1) was clocked Sunday morning at 1:01.0 going five furlongs on the Oklahoma training track at Saratoga.
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Clairière was one of the 35 graded-stakes winners who breezed Sunday in the U.S. and Canada.
Clairière (Curlin), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Fourstardave Handicap (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 12 for trainer Bill Mott.
Defunded (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Hollywood Gold Cup, 2022 Awesome Again), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 97 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.
American Theorem (American Pharoah), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Bing Crosby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 15th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Bing Crosby (G1) going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on July 29 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Geaux Rocket Ride (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Haskell), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 31st fastest of 97 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 Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 44th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Del Mar Handicap (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Idiomatic (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Personal Ensign), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the second fastest of 39 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.
Practical Move (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Santa Anita Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 8 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Tripoli (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Pacific Classic), worked six furlongs in 1:11.6 at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Hong Kong Harry (Es Que Love), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Seabiscuit Handicap, 2022 Del Mar Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 34th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 29 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 43rd fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Eddie Read (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Slow Down Andy (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Del Mar Derby, 2021 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:11.8 at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Artie’s Princess (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Woodbine. It was the second fastest of 113 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed seventh in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Aug. 19 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Bellabel (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Clemente), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the fifth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed third in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 61 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 the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 5 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Heavenly Sunday (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Ellis Park. It was the fifth fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Ellis Park. In her last start she placed seventh in the Lake Placid (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.
Newgrange (Violence), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed seventh in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Pass the Champagne (Flatter), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Ruffian), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 19th fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer George Weaver.
Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 28th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 26 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Three Technique (Mr Speaker), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John A. Nerud), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the fastest of five 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 A. Nerud (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on July 1 for trainer Jason Cook.
Twilight Gleaming (National Defense), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 12th fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Daisycutter Handicap going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on July 28 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Balnikhov (Adaay), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 45 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 Del Mar Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Beer Can Man (Can the Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Turf Monster, 2020 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Los Alamitos. It was the 14th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed third in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Dolce Zel (Zelzal), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Lake George, 2022 Florida Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Los Alamitos. It was the 32nd fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed sixth in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 4 for trainer Chad Brown.
Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Los Alamitos. It was the 20th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed ninth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer John Sadler.
A Thread of Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Palm Beach), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 61st fastest of 113 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 one mile on the turf at Woodbine on Sept. 10 for trainer Donald MacRae.
Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Golden Gate Fields. It was the second fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In her last start she won the Sorrento (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 12 for trainer O.J. Jauregui.
Endlessly (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 97 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Del Mar Juvenile Turf (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 10 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Lammas (Heeraat), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Golden Gate Fields. It was the third fastest of 69 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Sam Spear Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on Sept. 4 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland. It was the eighth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed third in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 11 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Order and Law (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cougar II), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Bob Hess Jr.
Pioneer of Medina (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Mineshaft), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Ellis Park. It was the sixth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Ellis Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Poppy Flower (Lea), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 16th fastest of 35 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Caress (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 22 for trainer Bill Mott.
Rockefeller (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Woodbine. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 10th in the Gotham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Charles Town Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 11th fastest of 14 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Charles Town Oaks (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 25 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
