Skippylongstocking, a talented 5-year-old racehorse, is preparing for some major races ahead, including the highly anticipated $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational. The horse had the fastest workout of the morning, showing his readiness for these big events. With other graded-stakes winners also hitting the track, the competition is heating up as the new year approaches.
Skippylongstocking’s Impressive Workout
Skippylongstocking, owned by Daniel Alonso and trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., clocked in with the fastest time of the morning at Palm Meadows in Florida. The horse, who has won six graded stakes races, completed five furlongs in 1:00.9. This impressive workout signals that he is gearing up for big races in the near future, including the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park next month. Skippylongstocking is also a potential contender for the $12 million Dubai World Cup in April.
This workout is part of his preparation for these high-profile races. His previous workout was just a week ago when he worked four furlongs. Skippylongstocking’s most recent race was in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, where he placed sixth in November at Del Mar. Now, he’s aiming to bounce back in these upcoming major events.
Other Graded Stakes Winners in Action
Alongside Skippylongstocking, 17 other graded-stakes winners were also spotted working out this week, continuing their preparation for future races. Notable performances included:
- Locked (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Palm Beach Downs.
- Rattle N Roll (Connect), another Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Grounds.
- Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park.
- First Resort (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Turfway Park.
Each of these horses had strong workouts that indicate they are on track for their respective goals in the upcoming months.
Key Horses Preparing for Big Races
Other horses working this week include High Oak, a Grade 2 winner who worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park, and Julia Shining, a Grade 2 winner who worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at the same track. Both are preparing for their next races, as they hope to continue building on their previous successes.
Poster (Munnings), who won the 2024 Remsen, also worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Turfway Park. These horses, along with many others, are hoping for strong performances in the coming months as they aim for more graded stakes wins.
Upcoming Races and Future Goals
As these horses continue to prepare for major races, attention is focused on the upcoming Pegasus World Cup and the Dubai World Cup. Both races offer huge purses and will attract the top horses in the world. For now, trainers and owners are focused on getting their horses in peak condition for these events.
Skippylongstocking’s workout is just one example of the careful preparation that goes into the build-up to these multimillion-dollar races. With so many top horses in action, the next few months promise to be an exciting time for horse racing fans.
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