Updates on a busy weekend of preparations with the Breeders' Cup now less than two weeks away. Several of the major contenders turned in their final serious works on Saturday and Sunday.

Classic: In his final major move before the Breeders' Cup, Quality Road, a three-time Grade I winner this year, worked five furlongs in 1:01.62 at Belmont Sunday morning. Going in company with the Brazilian-bred Group I winner Jeune-Turc, the 4-year-old son of Elusive Quality finished two lengths in front while getting his last quarter in :24.60. He galloped out in 1:14.48 and 1:28. Since Quality Road has never won at the Classic distance of a mile and a quarter, trainer Todd Pletcher has focused on building fitness and stamina, giving his Classic hope five-furlong works followed by brisk gallop-outs. The winner of the Donn, Met Mile and Woodward this year will leave Belmont by van Tuesday afternoon and arrive at Churchill Downs early Wednesday. The Classic will be his final career start, as a deal is already in place for him to stand at Lane's End in 2011. ... Three Classic hopefuls worked Sunday morning in Kentucky. That group was headed up by Blame, who zipped five furlongs in :58.70 in company at Keeneland. He galloped out six furlongs in a very brisk 1:11.68 - just a shade off the fastest official work at that distance. Blame, winner of the Stephen Foster and Whitney, will van to Churchill Downs this week and have one last easy breeze there Saturday. ... Down the road at Churchill Downs, Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Haynesfield breezed six furlongs in 1:13.60 in company with graded winner Kensei. The reigning New York-bred Horse of the Year will be making his first start outside of his home state in the Classic. ... Japanese invader Espoir City got his first work in at Churchill Downs, going a slow six furlongs in 1:18.20. ... On Saturday, trainer Dale Romans sent out both of his 3-year-old Classic hopefuls for works at Churchill Downs. First Dude went six furlongs in 1:15. Although looking for just his second win, he's been second or third in the Blue Grass, Preakness, Belmont, Haskell and Travers. Paddy O'Prado went five furlongs in 1:01. After finishing third over a sloppy Churchill track in the Kentucky Derby, he won three straight turf stakes, including the Grade I Secretariat, this summer. Saratoga native Tammy Fox was aboard for both works. ... In another Saratoga connection to the Classic, trainer Nick Zito sent both of his Classic hopefuls out over the Oklahoma Training Track on Saturday morning. Belmont and Travers runner-up Fly Down got a half in :48.42, while Pennsylvania Derby winner Morning Line went in :48.44

Ladies Classic: Pletcher sent his two Ladies Classic contenders out for separate works on Saturday morning at Belmont. Beldame winner Life At Ten, once beaten this year, went five furlongs in 1:02.44, getting her final three eighths in :35.74. Stablemate Malibu Prayer, winner of the Ruffian, went five furlongs in 1:01.80. ... Persistently, who upset Rachel Alexandra in the Personal Ensign, went four furlongs in :49.71 at Belmont Sunday. ... Spinster winner Acoma went five furlongs in 1:01.60 at Churchill. ... The consistent Seeking The Title went five furlongs in 1:01.60 Saturday at Churchill.

Turf: Epsom Derby and Arc de Triomphe winner Workforce will indeed make the trip to America for the Breeders' Cup, adding major intrigue to this year's foreign contingent. The English-bred 3-year-old turned in a sharp work on Saturday at Newmarket that confirmed his connections' decision. The colt is 5-3-1-0 lifetime and has earned over $4.3 million ... Winchester, a two-time Grade I winner at Belmont this year, worked five furlongs in 1:03.94 over the track's turf course on Sunday. He did it in company with Christophe Clement-trained stablemate Gio Ponti, who is possible for the Classic or Mile. The pair leaves for Kentucky Nov. 2.

Filly and Mare Turf: Japanese hopeful Red Desire went four furlongs in :47.98 over the Belmont main track Saturday. In her first work since finishing third in the Flower Bowl, she got her last quarter in :23.25 while galloping out in 1:00.74. She will leave for Kentucky on Monday morning. ... Hot Cha Cha breezed five furlongs in a minute flat Saturday at Keeneland.

Mile: The brilliant mare Proviso, winner of four consecutive Grade I events, breezed five furlongs in 1:02.40 over the Keeneland turf Saturday morning. She was the only one to work over the course that morning, so there aren't other times to compare hers to; however, the dogs were up on the course, resulting in greater distance traveled and a slower time. She finished strongly down the lane. ... Gio Ponti, winner of the Shadwell Mile in his last start, worked five furlongs in 1:03.58 Sunday morning over the Belmont turf, a shade ahead of stablemate Winchester, who will go in the Turf. The reigning Eclipse champion older male and turf male, Gio Ponti was second in last year's Classic. His connections haven't decided on the Classic or Mile for the colt this year, but it's interesting that Sunday's work came on the turf. Gio Ponti and Winchester leave for Kentucky on Nov. 2.

Dirt Mile: Godolphin hopefuls Gayego and Vineyard Haven both worked Sunday at Belmont. Gayego, who was fourth in last year's Sprint, got five furlongs in 1:00.18. Vineyard Haven, a multiple Grade I winner who will be supplemented to the Breeders' Cup, got five furlongs in 1:01.18. ... Hurricane Ike went six furlongs in 1:12.40 in company at Churchill Downs Saturday with Calvin Borel up. The 3-year-old won the Derby Trial over the Breeders' Cup distance and surface this spring. ... Hollywood Gold Cup winner Awesome Gem, who will be cross-entered in the Dirt Mile and Marathon, worked six furlongs in 1:13.20 at Hollywood Saturday.

Sprint: Defending champion Dancing In Silks will not run in this year's Sprint after all, after trainer Carla Gaines said she was displeased with the way he's worked recently. ... True North winner Bribon, who will likely be supplemented to the Sprint, went five furlongs in 1:00.94 at Belmont Sunday. ... The globetrotting Kinsale King, who will be cross-entered in the Sprint and Turf Sprint, worked a brisk half in :46.60 at Hollywood on Saturday, the second-best at the distance. ... Big Drama, twice second in Grade I sprints this summer at Saratoga, went six furlongs in 1:14.37 Saturday morning at Calder. He accomplished the move in company with Grade II winner Duke of Mischief, over a track that was playing slow. The 4-year-old will work again at Calder next weekend before shipping to Kentucky Oct. 31 or Nov. 2. ... Triple Bend winner EZ's Gentleman will also pass on the Sprint after trainer Bob Baffert wasn't happy with his final work.

Filly and Mare Sprint: Acorn and Test winner Champagne d'Oro went a snappy five furlongs in :59.60 with Miguel Mena up Saturday morning at Churchill Downs. ... Gallant Bloom winner My Jen went in :47.60 in company Saturday at Churchill. ... Cutting back in distance for this race will be Switch. Most recently second to Zenyatta in the Lady's Secret, she breezed five furlongs in 1:00.20 at Churchill Downs. ... Sara Louise, who will make her second start of the year in the Breeders' Cup, went four furlongs in :49.01 Saturday at Belmont. ... Gabby's Golden Gal, unraced since winning the Grade I Santa Monica in January, was confirmed for the Breeders' Cup by Baffert. The filly covered six furlongs in a snappy 1:12.80 Saturday morning at Hollywood. ... Moontune Missy went six furlongs in 1:11.69 at Keeneland while being outfinished by a younger stablemate. ... Rinterval went four furlongs in :49.40 Saturday at Churchill.

Turf Sprint: Mechanicville native Chad Brown sent potential favorite Silver Timber out to work an easy four furlongs in :49.40 over Keeneland's main track Saturday morning. The 7-year-old gelding holds a course record at Churchill Downs. ... Female turf sprinter Rose Catherine, winner of five of her six starts this year, worked five furlongs in 1:04.07. ... Chamberlain Bridge breezed a half in :49.40 at Churchill.

Juvenile: Pletcher sent Mike Repole's duo of Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty out for works Sunday at Belmont. Uncle Mo, who is 2-for-2 lifetime in dominant fashion, turned in his first breeze since winning the Champagne, going four furlongs in :49.89. Stay Thirsty, runner-up in the Hopeful, worked five furlongs in 1:01.25 in company. ... Rogue Romance, who could switch to the main track in the Juvenile for trainer Ken McPeek, worked five furlongs in a bullet :58.40 Saturday at Keeneland.

Juvenile Fillies: Spinaway winner R Heat Lightning breezed a half in :48.06 Saturday at Belmont. She got her final quarter in :23.72 and galloped out strongly in 1:00.64. ... Frizette winner AZ Warrior worked a brilliant five furlongs in :58 flat Saturday at Hollywood, the best of 55 at the distance. ... Debutante winner Tell A Kelly breezed five furlongs in 1:00.80 at Churchill Saturday with Borel up.

Juvenile Turf: Pilgrim winner Air Support breezed four furlongs in :48.42 over the main track Sunday at Belmont. ... Stakeswinner Pluck went five furlongs in 1:01.20 in company at Churchill. ... With Anticipation winner and Pilgrim runner-up Soldat, in company with a Grade III winning stablemate, breezed four furlongs in :48.72 at Belmont Saturday.