Works report: Jack Christopher, Nest, Rich Strike lead a busy tab

2022-07-09 10:16:57 By : Ms. Carry Zhang

Jack Christopher, who most recently dazzled in the Woody Stephens (G1), worked at Belmont Park Friday morning. He breezed five furlongs over the main dirt track in 1:01.41 for trainer Chad Brown.

The undefeated colt by Munnings is slated to try two turns for the first time in the July 23 Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park

Nest, second in both the Belmont Stakes and the Kentucky Oaks (G1), also worked at Belmont. The daughter of Curlin, trained by Todd Pletcher, went five furlongs over the dirt training track in 1:02.65. As reported Friday by David Grening of the Daily Racing Form , Nest is now likely to run in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) on July 23 at Saratoga.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike had his workout since finishing sixth in the Belmont Stakes. According to BloodHorse , Rich Strike went four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Mercury Equine Center, trainer Eric Reed's facility outside Lexington, Ky. As of 4:15 p.m. EDT Friday, the work had not been published to Equibase.

Below are the 39 graded stakes winners who worked out across North America on Friday morning. To find out where they may be racing next, visit the Horse Racing Nation Stakes Schedule:

Jack Christopher (Munnings), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Woody Stephens, 2021 Champagne), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mind Control (Stay Thirsty), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2019 H. Allen Jerkens, 2018 Hopeful), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 8 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he won the Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 18 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Tribhuvan (FR) (Toronado (IRE)), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 Manhattan, 2021 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Chad Brown.

Art Collector (Bernardini), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Woodward), worked five furlongs in 1:03.9 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed 12th in the Saudi Cup (G1) going about 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 26 for trainer Bill Mott.

Bella Sofia (Awesome Patriot), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Test), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 6 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Bed o' Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer Rudy R. Rodriguez.

Bleecker Street (Quality Road), a Grade 1 winner (2022 New York), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 on turf at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 6 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the New York (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer Chad Brown.

Grace Adler (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the Starlet (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos Race Course on Dec. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Happy Saver (Super Saver), a Grade 1 winner (2020 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Metropolitan H. (G1) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

In Love (BRZ) (Agnes Gold (JPN)), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Keeneland Turf Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Paulo H. Lobo.

Nest (Curlin), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Ashland), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of 4 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Belmont (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Point Me By (Point of Entry), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Bruce D.), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 46 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 one mile on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 23 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Varda (Distorted Humor), a Grade 1 winner (2020 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 18 for trainer Sean McCarthy.

Diamond Oops (Lookin At Lucky), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2020 Phoenix, 2020 Twin Spires Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was 5 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Patrick Biancone.

Public Sector (GB) (Kingman (GB)), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 on turf at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont Park on June 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Brooke Marie (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Monrovia), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Unbridled Sidney going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Chewing Gum (Candy Ride (ARG)), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 1 for trainer Bill Mott.

Fluffy Socks (Slumber (GB)), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sands Point), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 on turf at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 6 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Eatontown (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Get Smokin (Get Stormy), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Arlington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 4 for trainer Mark Casse.

L'Imperator (FR) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Fort Marcy), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 11 for trainer Chad Brown.

None Above the Law (Karakontie (JPN)), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In his last start he placed fourth in the Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Ruben D. Alvarado.

Silver Dust (Tapit), a four-time Grade 3 winner worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 23 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Analyze It (Point of Entry), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2020 Red Bank, 2018 Transylvania, 2017 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed third in the Cliff Hanger going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 28 for trainer Chad Brown.

Four Graces (Majesticperfection), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2020 Beaumont 2020 Dogwood), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Chicago (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 25 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Sacred Life (FR) (Siyouni (FR)), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Monmouth, 2021 Knickerbocker), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 41 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Affirmed, 2021 Lazaro Barrera), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Hank Mills Sr. going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Turf Paradise on Nov. 5 for trainer Eric Kruljac.

Bran (FR) (Muhaarar (GB)), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Daytona), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 29 for trainer John Sadler.

Bye Bye Melvin (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Saranac), worked six furlongs in 1:14.8 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 2 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed 10th in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 5 for trainer Graham Motion.

Classier (Empire Maker), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Los Alamitos Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Los Alamitos on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 14 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Dalika (GER) (Pastorius (GER)), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Robert G. Dick Memorial), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 1 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 5 for trainer Al Stall Jr.

Forza Di Oro (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Discovery), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going three furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Woodward (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on October 2 for trainer Bill Mott.

Masen (GB) (Kingman (GB)), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Poker), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 on turf at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Poker (G3) going one mile on the turf at Belmont Park on June 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Nostalgic (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gazelle), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was 9 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed 10th in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Pickin' Time (Stay Thirsty), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed third in the John J. Reilly H. going six furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 15 for trainer Kelly Breen.

Red Flag (Tamarkuz), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 12 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Rinaldi (Posse), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Forbidden Apple), worked five furlongs in 1:02.3 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Danger's Hour going one mile on the turf at Aqueduct on April 9 for trainer H. James Bond.

Rougir (FR) (Territories (IRE)), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Beaugay), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 on turf at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 6 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the New York (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 10 for trainer Chad Brown.

Stolen Holiday (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds on turf at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 5 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Eatontown (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 18 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Tezzaray (GB) (Bated Breath (GB)), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jimmy Durante), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 4 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going six furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In her last start she won the Jimmy Durante (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 27 for trainer Peter Miller.

Wondrwherecraigis (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bold Ruler H.), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Laurel Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going five furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 26 for trainer Brittany T. Russell.