Sunday was a busy day for graded-stakes-winning horses as 13 notable runners hit the tracks across the U.S. Among them was Straight No Chaser, a Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner gearing up for an international race. Let’s look at the workouts of these stars and their plans for future success.
Straight No Chaser: Breeders’ Cup Star Prepares for Riyadh
Straight No Chaser, a standout 6-year-old horse by Speightster, is preparing for the Grade 2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint in Saudi Arabia on February 22. Trained by Dan Blacker, he worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita, ranking fifth fastest out of 56 works at that distance.
Straight No Chaser’s most recent race was the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Del Mar, where he triumphed in the six-furlong contest on November 2. Owned by MyRacehorse, he is one to watch as he takes his talent to an international stage.
Mixto: A Speedy Runner
Mixto, sired by Good Magic and trained by Doug O’Neill, showed off his speed by working five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita, the fifth fastest of 77 works. Mixto’s last race saw him finish third in the Native Diver Stakes (G3) at Del Mar on November 23.
Tenma: A Rising Female Contender
Tenma, a Nyquist filly, worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. Trained by Bob Baffert, she recently won the Starlet Stakes (G2) at Los Alamitos on December 7. This was her first workout since that win, and she’s on track to be a major contender in upcoming stakes races.
Anarchist: A Consistent Performer
Anarchist, a 5-year-old by Distorted Humor, worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. Trained by Doug O’Neill, he placed third in the Korea Sprint (G3) in September and continues to show promise for upcoming races.
Spirit of Makena, None Above the Law, and More
Several other stars were on the workout tab:
- Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper) clocked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Santa Anita.
- None Above the Law (Karakontie) ran five furlongs in 1:02.2, also at Santa Anita.
- Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), who recently won the Daytona Stakes (G3), delivered a strong five-furlong performance in 1:00.0.
These workouts keep them sharp as they prepare for upcoming graded stakes races in 2024.
The Road Ahead for These Stars
From Straight No Chaser’s international debut in Riyadh to Tenma’s push for more wins, these horses are gearing up for thrilling races. Each of them brings unique skills and stories, keeping fans excited for what’s to come. Whether on dirt or turf, the competition among these graded winners is bound to be fierce.
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