With the 2025 Pegasus World Cup right around the corner, many top horses are gearing up for a strong start to the year. Among them is Formidable Man, a Grade 1 winner preparing for his upcoming race. Along with Formidable Man, several other graded-stakes winners have been busy on the workout track. These horses are getting in shape and proving their readiness for the challenges ahead. Let’s dive into the recent workouts of some of these top competitors.
Formidable Man: A Strong Start to 2025
One of the most anticipated names in the upcoming Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational is Formidable Man, who is aiming to impress on January 25 at Gulfstream Park. Trained by Michael McCarthy, the 4-year-old colt, who won last year’s Hollywood Derby (G1), made a powerful statement with his recent workout. On Saturday morning, Formidable Man was clocked at 46.6 seconds for a half-mile at Santa Anita, marking the fastest time among 55 horses working that day.
Formidable Man’s impressive performance shows that he is in excellent form heading into his 2025 debut. The colt is owned by William and Suzanne Warren and will race in the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) as part of his early season campaign.
Other Graded-Stakes Winners Making Headlines
Several other notable horses also made headlines with their workouts, showing promising signs of their readiness for major races.
- Get Her Number (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner from the 2020 American Pharoah, worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at San Luis Rey. This was one of the top performances on the track, showcasing his speed.
- Rattle N Roll (Connect), who won the 2021 Breeders’ Futurity, also turned heads with a five-furlong workout at Fair Grounds. He posted a time of 1:02.2, solidifying his status as one to watch.
- There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner from the 2022 Hollywood Gold Cup, had a more moderate workout, clocking in at 49.2 seconds for four furlongs. This marked his first work since his last race in November.
Other notables, including Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), Emmanuel (More Than Ready), and Gigante (Not This Time), all participated in solid workouts, proving their potential for the upcoming season.
Noteworthy Workouts from More Graded-Stakes Horses
More exciting workouts came from the following horses, each showing great promise for the new year:
- Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner from the 2022 Demoiselle, completed four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park.
- Musical Mischief (Into Mischief) worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita, positioning herself as a strong contender in upcoming events.
- Imagination (Into Mischief), another Grade 2 winner, had a solid workout with a time of 47.8 seconds for four furlongs at Santa Anita.
The training sessions for these horses show how important the right preparation is for their success in the coming races. Every workout brings these champions closer to their peak performances for the 2025 season.
As the 2025 racing season begins, these workouts are a reminder of the dedication and hard work that goes into preparing for major stakes races like the Pegasus World Cup and beyond. Horses like Formidable Man and others who showed impressive results during their workouts are ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead. This year is shaping up to be an exciting season for horse racing, and fans can look forward to seeing how these athletes perform in their upcoming races. The preparation they have put in is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling year.
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