Rich Strike, surprise winner of last year's Kentucky Derby, continued preparations for his next start on Saturday, working five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park.
Trained by Eric Reed, the son of Keen Ice clocked the fourth fastest of 27 works at the distance.
His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Mercury Equine Center. In his last start he placed sixth in the Clark (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25.
Reed told HRN last month that he was considering a trip to the Middle East for Rich Strike if his training goes well.
He mentioned the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) on March 25 as a possibility, but added that he could aim the colt toward the $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2), a 1 1/8-mile race April 22, if the timetable for an overseas trip proves too ambitious.
Rich Strike was one of 34 graded stakes winners with timed workouts reported on Saturday (not including 3-year-old Kentucky Derby prospects, whose works are detailed in this report). The others were:
Shirl's Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker's Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders' Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Roger Attfield.
McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Virginia Joy (Soldier Hollow), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Flower Bowl, 2022 Sheepshead Bay), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.
Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale) worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was two days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
West Will Power (Bernardini), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Hagyard Fayette), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Clark (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.
Ready to Purrform (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2022 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 107 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Colonel E. R. Bradley going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for Cox.
Smile Happy (Runhappy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 107 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. 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 7 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Golden Rod), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 67 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Golden Rod (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 26 for trainer Tom Amoss.
Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fourth in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going one mile on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Jan. 6 for trainer Steve M. Sherman.
Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Empire Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 30 for trainer Victor Barboza Jr.
Gerrymander (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mother Goose), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.
Fancy Liquor (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 2 winner (2020 American Turf ), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Jan. 4 for trainer Mike Maker.
Speak of the Devil (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Chad Brown.
Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Demoiselle), worked four furlongs in 50.3 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she won the Demoiselle (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 3 for Pletcher.
Practical Move (Practical Joke), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos Race Course on Dec. 17 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Becca Taylor (Old Topper), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Great Lady M), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 63 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the Great Lady M (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Los Alamitos Race Course on July 4 for trainer Steven Miyadi.
Ginobili (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O'Brien), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at San Luis Rey Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In his last start he won the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 14 for trainer Peter Miller.
Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Del Mar H.), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders' Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 56th fastest of 107 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Bret Calhoun.
Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Stonestreet Lexington) worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 10th in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 24 for Cox.
Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed third in the San Antonio (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26 for trainer John Sadler.
Canoodling (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Wilshire, 2022 Megahertz), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three 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.
Forza Di Oro (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Discovery), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 107 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
Lammas (Heeraat), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Berkeley H.), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 55 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 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Jan. 15 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Willy Boi (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in the Florida Sire going seven furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 10 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Lightening Larry (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Sunshine Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 14 for Delgado.
Second of July (Jack Milton), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Louisiana Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 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 Park on Jan. 8 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Oaklawn Park on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 14 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Grand Sonata (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten's Joy), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tropical Park Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 26 for Pletcher.
Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 67 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the Santa Ynez (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 8 for trainer Richard Mandella.
The Critical Way (Tizway), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Parx Dash), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Lucky Coin going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Jose H. Delgado.
Burgoo Alley (Footstepsinthesand), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Autumn Miss), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Friday
Goodnight Olive (Ghostzapper), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, 2022 Ballerina H.), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.
In Italian (Dubawi) a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 First Lady, 2022 Diana) worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for Brown.
Bleecker Street (Quality Road), a Grade 1 winner (2022 New York), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed third in the Diana (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on July 16 for trainer Chad Brown.
Matareya (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Acorn), worked four furlongs in 48.6 at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 49 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed third in the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 6 for trainer Brad Cox.
Royal Ship (Midshipman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 San Diego Handicap, 2021 Californian), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Awesome Again (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Oct. 1 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Black-Eyed Susan),worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed second in the Cathryn Sophia going one mile 70 yards on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 23 for trainer Brad Cox.
Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 49 works at the distance. this was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Duncan F. Kenner going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Wayne M. Catalano.
Award Winner (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Charles Whittingham), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 26 for trainer David Hofmans.
Cavalry Charge (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Fair Grounds), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Fair Grounds on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mint Million (G3) going one mile on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 10 for trainer Dallas Stewart.
Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Las Virgenes), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Los Alamitos on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed sixth in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 24 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Wondrwherecraigis (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bold Ruler H.), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Laurel Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight 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 six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on Sept. 18 for trainer Brittany T. Russell.
Rougir (Territories), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Beaugay), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed 11th in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for Brown.
Faith in Humanity (Lope de Vega), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Pebbles (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Sept. 18 for Brown.
Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.
Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Ack Ack), worked five furlongs in 59.1 seconds at Sunland Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Sunland Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Todd W. Fincher.
Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed 11th in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
