Training up to her return date in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, four-time Grade 1 winner Echo Zulu got back on the track Friday morning at Saratoga for her first breeze since she won the Ballerina Handicap (G1) three weeks ago.
Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen put the 4-year-old daughter of Gun Runner through a 52.0-second turn around a half-mile, making it more of a stretching of her legs than anything.
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Echo Zulu, who is owned by L and N Racing and Winchell Thoroughbreds, was one of the 27 graded-stakes winners who showed up Friday on work tabs across the U.S. and Canada.
Echo Zulu (Gun Runner), a four-time Grade 1 winner (2023 Ballerina Handicap, 2021 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2021 Frizette, 2021 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 49 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Ballerina Handicap (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
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 49.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 13th fastest of 49 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 Sword Dancer (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 26 for trainer Bill Mott.
Americanrevolution (Constitution), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Cigar Mile Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Saratoga. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fourth in the Evan Shipman Handicap going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Annapolis (War Front), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Turf Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 62nd fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Mint Millions (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 11th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer James Stack.
McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the seventh fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.
Technical Analysis (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Ballston Spa, 2021 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for Brown.
Bran (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 46.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a Grade 2 winner (2023 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the 16th fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Saranac (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 1 for Brown.
Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 27th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fourth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for Pletcher.
City Man (Mucho Macho Man), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fort Lauderdale), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Belmont Park. It was the second fastest of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the West Point going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 27 for trainer Christophe Clément.
Consumer Spending (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the seventh fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed sixth in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for Brown.
Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of 103 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed eighth in the Charles Town Oaks (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 25 for trainer Tom Amoss.
Midnight Memories (Mastery), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Zenyatta), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed third in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Vegas Magic (Good Magic), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Sorrento), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Charles Town. It was the eighth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Charles Town. In her last start she placed seventh in the Monmouth Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 29 for trainer Kelly Breen.
Bellstreet Bridie (Sir Percy), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Red Carpet) worked 2 furlongs in 26.2 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the only works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 1 furlong at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed 11th in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the third fastest of 103 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the R.A. “Cowboy” Jones going one mile on the main track at Ellis Park on Aug. 13 for trainer Brad Cox.
Clapton (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ghostzapper), worked five furlongs in 59.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Chad Summers.
Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor’s), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Josie Carroll.
Fun and Feisty (Midshipman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the third fastest of 103 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed seventh in the Beaumont (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 16 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten’s Joy), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 34th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for Pletcher.
Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Belmont Park. It was the eighth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Smarty Jones (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 22 for trainer Antonio Sano.
Masen (Kingman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Poker), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 31st fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Turf Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 8 for Brown.
Sixtythreecaliber (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Comely), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 27th fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 25 for Amoss.
Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 89th fastest of 103 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Kelly’s Landing going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Ellis Park on July 1 for trainer Chris Hartman.
Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 39th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for Brown.
