Champion sprinter Elite Power continued his preparations Monday for the Grade 2 True North, working five furlongs in 1:01.59 over the dirt training track at Saratoga, fastest of five workers at the distance.
The Bill Mott trainee won his seasonal debut in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3) on Feb. 25. That win was his sixth straight, stretching back to a maiden win at Churchill in June.
Casa Creed, who won the last two editions of the Jaipur (G1), also worked five furlongs Monday at Saratoga. He covered the distance in 1:01.98, second fastest of five, behind only his stablemate Elite Power. Casa Creed last raced Feb. 25, when he was second in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G3) on the Saudi Cup day card.
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These 20 graded-stakes winners worked across North America on Monday.
Casa Creed (Jimmy Creed), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Fourstardave Handicap, 2022 Jaipur, 2021 Jaipur), worked five furlongs in 1:01.9 at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the 1351 Turf Sprint (G3) going about 6 3/4 furlongs on the turf at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 25 for trainer Bill Mott.
Count Again (Awesome Again), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Shoemaker Mile, 2022 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 30 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Chi Town Lady (Verrazano), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Test), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed third in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 14 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Elite Power (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders' Cup Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3) going about six furlongs on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 25 for trainer Bill Mott.
Gunite (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Society (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Cotillion), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed ninth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Cross Border (English Channel), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Bowling Green, 2020 Bowling Green), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in a handicap going 2 1/2 miles on the hurdle at Charlotte on April 29 for trainer Keri Brion.
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 sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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 Philip D'Amato.
Chess Chief (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2021 New Orleans Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 19 for trainer Tom Amoss.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Southwest), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was 81 days ago going six 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 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 36 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.
Dance to the Music (Maclean's Music), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Desert Stormer), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 42 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Desert Stormer (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 25 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Earls Rock (Fascinating Rock), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Thunder Road), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 27 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 Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Nostalgic (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gazelle), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was 23 days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed seventh in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for trainer Bill Mott.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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 Philip D'Amato.
Promise Keeper (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Raise Cain (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:05.0 at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed eighth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Ben Colebrook.
Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Ellis Park on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Bill Mott.
Second of July (Jack Milton), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Futurity), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 8 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
