Trikari, a 4-year-old son of Oscar Performance and Grade 1 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Palm Meadows, marking his return to training after finishing fourth and sixth in his last two races in 2024. Carson’s Run, a Grade 1 winner, also worked at Payson Park, while Nutella Fella, another Grade 1 winner, worked at Tampa Bay Downs, both posting impressive times in their workouts.
Other notable graded stakes winners who worked on Friday include Vahva, Major Dude, Hoist the Gold, Mystic Lake, Be Your Best, Capture the Flag, Coal Battle, Honor Marie, Muhimma, Verstappen, Wynstock, Missed the Cut, Abientot, Artislas, Brilliant Berti, Burnham Square, Clock Tower, Durante, Highestdistinction, Ice Chocolat, Kitodan, Red Flag, Scalable, and Taking Candy. These horses worked at various tracks and distances, preparing for their upcoming races under the guidance of their trainers.
The workouts ranged from four to five furlongs, with some horses posting impressive times while others focused on maintaining their fitness levels. The trainers of these graded stakes winners are working diligently to ensure their horses are in top form for their next races, with some horses coming off recent wins and others looking to bounce back from previous losses. Each workout is crucial in the preparation of these horses for their upcoming races, showcasing the dedication and hard work of both the trainers and the horses themselves.
