Forged Steel Returns to Training After Goodwood Victory
Champions' Resurgence: Top Racehorses Back on Track for Glory
Forged Steel's Comeback: From Goodwood Glory to Breeders' Cup Aspirations
Forged Steel, fresh off his impressive Grade 1 Goodwood Stakes triumph at Santa Anita, has officially re-entered his training regimen. The Saffie Joseph Jr.-trained thoroughbred was observed executing a swift four-furlong exercise in 47.9 seconds on the Saratoga training track. His decisive victory at Goodwood not only cemented his reputation but also guaranteed his entry into the prestigious Breeders' Cup Classic, as confirmed by reports from the Daily Racing Form.
Bodacious Bay's Return: Following Cotillion Success
Joining Forged Steel on the training track was Bodacious Bay, another star from trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.'s stable. This marks Bodacious Bay's second workout since her notable upset over Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Always a Runner in the Cotillion (G1) on September 19. She completed a four-furlong drill in 48.2 seconds on the Saratoga dirt training track, signaling her readiness for future competitions.
Daily Workouts: A Glimpse into Graded-Stakes Winners' Preparations
Monday morning witnessed a flurry of activity across various training facilities, with eighteen graded-stakes winners putting in their paces. These workouts are crucial for maintaining peak performance and preparing for high-stakes races.
Bodacious Bay's Latest Session: Post-Cotillion Performance
Bodacious Bay, a Grade 1 winner of the 2026 Cotillion, completed a four-furlong workout in 48.2 seconds at Saratoga. This was one of the faster times among 26 horses at that distance, following her previous three-furlong effort eight days prior. Her last race saw her clinch the Cotillion (G1) over 1 1/16 miles at Parx, under the guidance of trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Explora's Progress at Churchill Downs: After the Test Stakes
Explora, the 2026 Test (G1) winner, demonstrated her fitness with a five-furlong workout in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs. This was the third-fastest time out of eleven at that distance. Her previous workout was six days earlier, also at Churchill Downs. In her most recent outing, she secured a second-place finish in the Dogwood (G3) at seven furlongs on September 19, trained by Bob Baffert.
Forged Steel's Initial Workout Since Goodwood
Forged Steel, the 2026 Goodwood (G1) champion, executed a four-furlong workout in 47.9 seconds at Saratoga. This was his inaugural training session since his victory on September 26 at Santa Anita, where he triumphed in the Goodwood (G1) over 1 1/8 miles, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr.
King of Gosford's Santa Anita Tune-Up: Post-Shoemaker Mile
King of Gosford, winner of the 2025 Shoemaker Mile (G1), clocked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. This marked his first workout since finishing third in the City of Hope Mile (G2) on September 26, trained by Phil D'Amato.
Miss Monica's Swift Session at Churchill Downs: After Del Mar Debutante
Miss Monica, the 2026 Del Mar Debutante (G1) victor, posted the fastest five-furlong time of 59.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. This followed her previous workout six days prior. Her last race saw her win the Del Mar Debutante (G1) over seven furlongs on September 5, trained by Bob Baffert.
Consequent's Preparations for Upcoming Races: Post-Starlet Stakes
Consequent, the 2025 Starlet (G2) winner, completed five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs. This workout, her fourth fastest among eleven, came after a four-furlong session six days earlier. Her most recent win was in the Seneca Overnight at 1 1/16 miles on September 19, under Bob Baffert's training.
Medoro's Training Update: Following John C. Mabee Win
Medoro, the 2026 John C. Mabee (G2) winner, worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita. This was her first workout in seven days, following her victory in the John C. Mabee (G2) over 1 1/8 miles on September 7, trained by Peter Eurton.
Tiztastic's Return to Keeneland: After Louisiana Derby
Tiztastic, the 2025 Louisiana Derby (G2) winner, completed a four-furlong workout in 50.2 seconds at Keeneland. This marked his first workout in fourteen days, since placing fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) on September 26, trained by Steve Asmussen.
Westwood's Progress at The Thoroughbred Center: Post-San Pasqual
Westwood, the 2026 San Pasqual (G2) victor, completed five furlongs in 1:01.2 at The Thoroughbred Center. This was his first workout in ten days, after finishing fifth in the New Orleans Classic (G2) on March 21, trained by Peter Eurton.
Almendares's Santa Anita Workout: After American Stakes
Almendares, the 2026 American (G3) winner, worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita. This was his first workout in seven days, following a ninth-place finish in the Del Mar Mile (G2) on August 22, trained by Phil D'Amato.
Booked's Keeneland Session: Following Sanford Stakes
Booked, the 2026 Sanford (G3) winner, executed a three-furlong workout in 39.2 seconds at Keeneland. This was his first workout in fifteen days, since placing third in the Hopeful (G1) on September 6, trained by Steve Asmussen.
Brickyard Belle's Turf Workout: After Matron Stakes Victory
Brickyard Belle, the 2026 Matron (G3) winner, completed four furlongs in 49.9 seconds on the Saratoga turf. This was her first workout since her victory in the Matron (G3) on October 3, trained by Miguel Clement.
Hall of Fame's Churchill Downs Training: Post-Mineshaft Stakes
Hall of Fame, the 2025 Mineshaft (G3) winner, worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs. This was his first workout in six days, after finishing fifth in the West Virginia Governor's on August 9, trained by Steve Asmussen.
Kerry's Kiss at Gulfstream Park: After Princess Rooney Stakes
Kerry's Kiss, the 2026 Princess Rooney (G3) victor, completed four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park. This was her first workout in fourteen days, since winning the Princess Rooney (G3) on September 12, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr.
Miles Ahead's Parx Workout: After Smile Sprint Invitational
Miles Ahead, the 2021 Smile Sprint Invitational (G3) winner, worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Parx. This was his first workout since placing second in a claiming race on September 25, trained by Jamie Ness.
Plutarch's Churchill Downs Session: Following Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Plutarch, the 2026 Robert B. Lewis (G3) winner, worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs. This was his first workout in ten days, since winning the Bourbon Flight on September 26, trained by Bob Baffert.
Rabeeba's Santa Anita Training: After Torrey Pines Stakes
Rabeeba, the 2026 Torrey Pines (G3) winner, completed five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. This was her first workout since placing third in the Zenyatta (G2) on September 27, trained by Bob Baffert.
Salahudin's Churchill Downs Progress: After Iroquois Stakes
Salahudin, the 2026 Iroquois (G3) winner, worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. This was his first workout in six days, since winning the Iroquois (G3) on September 12, trained by Bob Baffer