Back in the States and resurfacing on the worktab for the first time since his G1 Dubai World Cup heroics, Winchell Thoroughbreds's Magnitude (Not This Time) breezed at Churchill Downs Saturday morning.
Out to work an easy half-mile, the Steve Asmussen trainee was clocked in :51.20, the 86th fastest move of 96 at the distance. It was his first published workout in North America since returning from Meydan. Also working four furlongs, among others from the barn, was MSW Braken Poppa (Aurelius Maximus), who is undefeated in 2026 from four starts at Fair Grounds. MSW & MGSP Benedetta (City of Light) went out for a three-furlong work in :37.60 (13/18).
Another noteworthy barn to send horses out for half-mile breezes was Brad Cox. His morning workers included GISW Eclatant (Into Mischief) (:48.60, [37/96]) and Juddmonte's stakes-placed 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Touch of Fire (Constitution) (:48.20, [28/96]).
Trainer Bob Baffert had breezers Saturday morning, led by Breeders' Cup champion Nysos (Nyquist), who cruised five furlongs in 1:00.20 (2/25), as well as Kristofferson (Nyquist) clocking a half-mile in :47.60 (10/96).
Among others returning to the worktab was recent GIII Bewitch victress Speed Shopper (Quality Road) for trainer Will Walden, who also went four furlongs timed in :49 flat (56/96).
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