Horse racing fans were treated to a busy Monday morning as seven graded-stakes winners hit the work tab across the country. Two standouts, Arrest Me Red and Midnight Mammoth, both coming off victories, highlighted the day. Let’s take a closer look at their progress and the efforts of other graded contenders.
Arrest Me Red Returns to Action
Arrest Me Red, a proven turf sprinter, breezed four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Turfway Park. This was his first workout since an allowance victory at Keeneland in October. Trained by Wesley Ward, the 6-year-old has shown remarkable consistency, winning three of his six starts in 2024. While his last graded win came in 2022, Arrest Me Red remains a strong contender in the turf sprint division.
Midnight Mammoth Prepares for His Comeback
Midnight Mammoth clocked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. This marked his first gate workout since returning to training in December. The 5-year-old, trained by Craig Dollase, earned his first stakes victory in the Grade 3 Cougar II at Del Mar back in July. With seven career wins, Midnight Mammoth is building momentum for a strong 2025 season.
Graded Winners Across the Nation
Atone
- Achievement: Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational)
- Workout: Five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Gulfstream Park.
- Trainer: Mike Maker
Atone hasn’t raced since September, but his steady training suggests he’s gearing up for a return.
Rockemperor
- Achievement: Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic)
- Workout: Five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita.
- Trainer: Phil D’Amato
A veteran runner, Rockemperor is coming off a fourth-place finish in the Hollywood Turf Cup.
Hoist the Gold
- Achievements: Two Grade 2 wins (2023 Cigar Mile Handicap, 2023 Phoenix)
- Workout: Four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds.
- Trainer: Dallas Stewart
After a strong 2023, Hoist the Gold continues to show promise for upcoming stakes races.
Durante
- Achievement: Grade 3 winner (2023 Bold Ruler)
- Workout: Four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Oaklawn.
- Trainer: David Jacobson
Durante has been working consistently but will need to rebound from recent mid-pack finishes.
Gray’s Fable
- Achievement: Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton)
- Workout: Four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds.
- Trainer: Michael Stidham
Gray’s Fable remains a steady performer, though his recent form shows room for improvement.
Monday’s workouts revealed the readiness of several graded-stakes winners as they prepare for their next challenges. From turf sprinters like Arrest Me Red to versatile runners like Midnight Mammoth, these horses are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season. Fans can look forward to seeing these proven champions back in action soon.
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