Putting in his last work before next weekend’s Grade 1, $1 million Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park, popular 5-year-old Cody’s Wish turned in Saratoga’s fastest, half-mile workout Sunday.
The winner of five consecutive races was clocked at 46.8 seconds in the breeze for trainer Bill Mott. The son of Curlin is likely to be the favorite for the Met Mile on Saturday’s undercard to the Belmont Stakes.
There were 45 graded-stakes winners who appeared on work tabs Sunday across North America.
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Cody’s Wish (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Churchill Downs, 2022 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, 2022 Forego), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Bill Mott.
Clairière (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Apple Blossom Handicap, 2022 Ogden Phipps, 2021 Cotillion), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 73rd fastest of 79 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 15 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
In Italian (Dubawi), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Jenny Wiley, 2022 First Lady, 2022 Diana), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds on turf at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
American Theorem (American Pharoah), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Bing Crosby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 on turf at Belmont Park. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Pauline’s Pearl (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Troienne), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed sixth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Belmont Park. It was the seventh fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Chad Brown.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 on turf at Belmont Park. It was the third fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Chad Brown.
Lone Rock (Majestic Warrior), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, 2021 Brooklyn), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Isaac Murphy Marathon Overnight going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 19 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 Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 8 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 1:12.8 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Technical Analysis (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Ballston Spa, 2021 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Belmont Park. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the First Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 8 for trainer Chad Brown.
Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Santa Maria), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 47 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 40th fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Siren Lure going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 23 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Bellabel (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Clemente), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 30th fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three 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.
Caramel Swirl (Union Rags), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fifth fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 14 for trainer Bill Mott.
Consumer Spending (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Wonder Again), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Belmont Park. It was the fifth fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 7 for trainer Chad Brown.
Dubyuhnell (Good Magic), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 15th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 11th in the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 1 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 19th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Mizdirection going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 20 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 26th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Pat Day Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Haughty (Empire Maker), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Lake Placid), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Belmont Park. It was the fifth fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Chad Brown.
Heavenly Sunday (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds on turf at Churchill Downs. It was the third fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Brad Cox.
Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Los Alamitos. It was the 13th fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 21 for trainer Adan Farias.
Offlee Naughty (Flashback), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Charles Whittingham), worked five furlongs in 1:04.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 46th fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Luis Rey (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 13 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Ottoman Fleet (Sea The Stars), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Fort Marcy), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 on turf at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Charlie Appleby.
Pleasant Passage (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Miss Grillo), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the ninth fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Appalachian (G2) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Skims (Frankel), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the sixth fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed fourth in the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 15 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Turnerloose (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rachel Alexandra), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 19th fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed third in the Valley View (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Brad Cox.
Vegas Magic (Good Magic), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 47 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Messier (Empire Maker), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Robert B. Lewis, 2021 Bob Hope), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 36th fastest of 47 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the San Pasqual (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 85th fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Battle Bling (Vancouver), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turnback the Alarm Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 13th fastest of 60 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Heavenly Prize Invitational going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 18 for trainer Rob Atras.
Captivating Moon (Malibu Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Hawthorne. It was the 13th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne on May 21 for trainer Mickey Goldfine.
Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 47th fastest of 60 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 14th in the Al Quoz Sprint (G1) going about six furlongs on the turf at Meydan on March 25 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed ninth in the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Cordmaker (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2022 General George), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Laurel Park. It was the 11th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed third in the Richard W. Small going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Nov. 26 for trainer Rodney Jenkins.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 18th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Providencia (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 29 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Pickin’ Time (Stay Thirsty), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Nashua), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Monmouth Park. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the John J. Reilly Handicap going six furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 21 for trainer Kelly Breen.
Pretty Birdie (Bird Song), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Schuylerville), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 68th fastest of 79 works at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Roxelana Overnight going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on April 29 for trainer Norm Casse.
Rockefeller (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the eighth fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. 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.
Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bold Ruler), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of 15 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 six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 20 for trainer John Toscano Jr.
She Can’t Sing (Bernardini), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chilukki), worked six furlongs in 1:16.4 at Hawthorne. It was the second fastest of two works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In her last start she placed fourth in the Tom Benson Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 25 for trainer Chris Block.
That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Parx Racing. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Pimlico on May 20 for trainer Michael Moore.
Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gallorette), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Belmont Park. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Gallorette (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 20 for trainer Chad Brown.
Zoffarelli (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2021 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 10 for trainer Jeff Mullins.
