A top-notch contender who recently placed 12th in the prestigious Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup showcased an impressive workout at Keeneland on Tuesday morning. Clocking in at 49.4 seconds for four furlongs, this talented individual is gearing up for a Saturday allowance race at the same venue.
This was his initial experience at Keeneland following his training at Belmont Park subsequent to the Pegasus.
Dutrow assumed control of training Master Piece in the spring and emerged victorious in the Red Smith (G2) with him in November, triumphing over the Pegasus.
On Tuesday, there were 13 winners of graded-stakes races in North America who had their accomplishments documented.
Harvard (Will Take Charge), a top-tier victor (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), showcased impressive speed during a morning session at Santa Anita, completing four furlongs in a swift 48.4 seconds. It ranked in the middle of the pack, placing 15th out of 32 works at the distance. His most recent work took place eight days ago, covering a distance of four furlongs at Santa Anita. During his most recent race, he secured a fifth-place finish in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) over a distance of 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4, under the guidance of trainer Michael McCarthy.
Master Piece, a talented racehorse, achieved notable victories in prestigious races such as the 2023 Red Smith and the 2022 Eddie Read. Recently, at Keeneland, Master Piece completed a four-furlong workout in 49.4 seconds on Tuesday morning.