Horse racing fans got an exciting update this Monday as several graded-stakes winners, including Soul of an Angel, returned to the work tab. After her big win in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, Soul of an Angel is back to training, along with other top horses like Rockemperor, Catching Freedom, and Motorious. Let’s look at the highlights from their workouts and what it means for their upcoming seasons.
Soul of an Angel Back to Training
Soul of an Angel, a 5-year-old mare, was one of the standout names on the Monday work tab. She breezed three furlongs in 36.18 seconds at Gulfstream Park, marking her first workout since winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. expressed confidence in her continued form as she prepares for upcoming races.
The win in the Breeders’ Cup was a huge moment, not only for Soul of an Angel but also for Joseph, as it was his first Breeders’ Cup victory. Soul of an Angel has also claimed victories in the Princess Rooney (G2) and the Ruffian (G2) earlier in the year.
Other Notable Graded-Stakes Winners on the Work Tab
Rockemperor
- Distance: Four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita.
- Highlight: Rockemperor is a past Grade 1 winner (Joe Hirsch Turf Classic). He last raced in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar, finishing fourth.
Catching Freedom
- Distance: Four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park.
- Highlight: A Louisiana Derby (G2) winner, Catching Freedom continues prepping for his next start after placing fourth in the Ohio Derby.
Motorious
- Distance: Five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita.
- Highlight: This multiple Grade 3 winner was runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint and remains a strong turf contender.
Red Route One
- Distance: Five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Oaklawn.
- Highlight: Winner of the New Orleans Classic (G2), Red Route One looks to bounce back after a disappointing run in the Clark Stakes.
More Graded-Stakes Horses Returning to Action
Here are some other horses that hit the track this Monday:
- Spirit of Makena (2023 Triple Bend winner): Worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds.
- Accomplished Girl (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters winner): Four furlongs in 50.6 seconds.
- Battle of Normandy (2024 River City winner): Four furlongs in 49.6 seconds.
- Lemon Muffin (2024 Honeybee winner): Three furlongs in 36.2 seconds, fastest at Oaklawn.
What’s Next for These Horses?
The return of these graded-stakes winners to the work tab signals an exciting upcoming racing season. Horses like Soul of an Angel and Motorious are gearing up for more high-profile races, and their impressive workouts show they’re maintaining strong form. Trainers will now focus on sharpening their horses to peak performance as they target major races in early 2025.
For fans and bettors, these workouts are an early look at the horses to watch in the upcoming months. With champions like Soul of an Angel back in action, the season promises to deliver thrilling competition on tracks across the country.
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