Siena Farm and WinStar Farm's Mullikin (Violence), perfect in four starts this term and one of the favorites for the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, went a half-mile in :47.60 in the company of GII Amsterdam Stakes-winning 'TDN Rising Star' World Record (Gun Runner, :47.80) over the Keeneland main track Friday morning (see below).
The 4-year-old colt, who demolished his rivals by 5 3/4 lengths in the GI Forego Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 24, was timed in fractions of :24.40 and :36.20 before galloping out five furlongs in 1:00.60.
“That is what we were looking for–nothing fancy,” Brisset said. “He did it very easily with his regular exercise rider (Pedro Alvarez). We are where we need to be.”
Earlier Friday morning, BBN Racing's Kilwin (Twirling Candy), perfect in two tries including the Untapable Stakes at Kentucky Downs, went a half-mile in :48.60 (see below).
“The work was fine,” trainer Rusty Arnold said. “Very smooth, no issues. Nice easy half. She did her major work last week (a half-mile on a fast dirt in :48.40). Today was just to keep her in good shape. We weren't looking for anything spectacular, just a maintenance work.”
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