Breeders’s Cup Juvenile winner Citizen Bull worked Friday morning for the second time since that victory. The Bob Baffert trainee covered four furlongs on the Santa Anita dirt in 49 seconds flat, 20th fastest of 55 works at the distance. The current Kentucky Derby 2025 points leader, Citizen Bull is a two-time top-level winner at 1 1/16 miles. In addition to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, he also won the Grade 1 American Pharoah at that distance.
Three-time Grade 3 winner Missed the Cut, who was last seen finishing ninth in the Hardwicke (G2) at Royal Ascot in June, returned to the work tab Friday. In his first drill since that trip abroad, he worked three furlongs in 37.30 seconds at Palm Meadows. The 5-year-old son of Quality Road is a two-time winner in 2024, taking both the San Marcos (G3) and San Luis Rey (G3) for trainer John Sadler.
These 22 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Friday morning:
Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Charles Town Classic, 2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel, 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Integration (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Red Smith, 2023 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 168 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.
Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Richard Mandella.
Verstappen (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Elkhorn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Luis Rey, 2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked three furlongs in 37.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) going about 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Ascot on June 22 for trainer John W. Sadler.
Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 55 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Bayakoa (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Pleasanton on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going five furlongs at Pleasanton. In his last start, he placed second in the Mt. Diablo going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Pleasanton on Nov. 16 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bold Ruler, 2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 168 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer John Toscano, Jr.
Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 49 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Bayakoa (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer John Sadler.
Boppy O (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 78 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 24 for trainer Mark Casse.
Brunacini (Dortmund), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Perryville), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 44 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Cherokee Mile going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Dec. 1 for trainer Matthew Sims.
Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Kelsey Danner.
Durante (Distorted Humor), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bold Ruler), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Ring The Bell going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 7 for trainer David Jacobson.
Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Los Alamitos on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.
Mrs. Astor (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Red Carpet), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 55 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Red Carpet (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 24 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.
One Magic Philly (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Chillingworth), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 49 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Sittin On Go (Brody’s Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Iroquois), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 12 for trainer David Jacobson.
Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Peter Eurton.
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