Echo Zulu returned to the work tab Monday morning for the first time since she finished second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint on Nov. 5. The Steve Asmussen trainee worked an easy four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Fair Grounds. Now 4, she was a three-time Grade 1 winner and champion 2-year-old filly, then showed her best form sprinting as a 3-year-old.
Last Samurai also worked for the first time since his last race, going five furlongs in 1:00.4 Monday at Oaklawn. He has raced three times this year, finishing fourth behind Art Collector in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) before rattling off wins in the Razorback Handicap (G3) and the Essex Handicap (G3) in Hot Springs. The D. Wayne Lukas charge is probable for the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) on April 22.
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These 30 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Monday morning.
Echo Zulu (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2021 Frizette, 2021 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Rhea Moon (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 American Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Society (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Cotillion), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Monday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed seventh in the Breeders' Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Wicked Halo (Gun Runner), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Raven Run, 2022 Prioress, 2021 Adirondack), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed third in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Hong Kong Harry (Es Que Love), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Seabiscuit Handicap, 2022 Del Mar Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Royal Ship (Midshipman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Diego Handicap, 2021 Californian), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. 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 E. Mandella.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Brickyard Ride (Clubhouse Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2021 San Carlos), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 5 for trainer Craig Anthony Lewis.
Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 5 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Endorsed (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Training on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. 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 trainer Mike Maker.
Following Sea (Runhappy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Vosburgh), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was 23 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Last Samurai (Malibu Moon), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Oaklawn Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Oaklawn on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Essex Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 18 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Leggs Galore (Bayern), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Buena Vista), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 33 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 California Distaff Handicap going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 15 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Canoodling (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Wilshire, 2022 Megahertz), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 30 for trainer Mike Puype.
First Captain (Curlin), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Pimlico Special, 2021 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Fayette (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 29 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Amy C (Charming Thought), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Las Cienegas), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 33 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Balnikhov (Adaay), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Bob and Jackie (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Gabriel), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Thunder Road (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 4 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Sam F. Davis), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Gulfstream Park Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 25 for trainer Bill Mott.
Earls Rock (Fascinating Rock), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Thunder Road), worked six furlongs in 1:14.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Thunder Road (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Swale), worked four furlongs in 53.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Monday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Swale (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 4 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Kirstenbosch (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Canada), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 61 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer John Sadler.
Leader of the Band (Bandbox), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was nine 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.
Major General (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Iroquois), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Oaklawn on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 46 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 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 4 for trainer Chris A. Hartman.
Repo Rocks (Tapiture), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Toboggan), worked five furlongs in 58.3 seconds at Parx Racing on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he won the Stymie going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 25 for trainer Jamie Ness.
That's Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Parx Racing on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed fifth in the Carle Place going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 23 for trainer Michael M. Moore.
