Maximus Mischief in sharp work off impressive debut

Trainer Butch Reid sent out 2-year-old Maximus Mischief for an impressive debut victory at Parx on Sept. 29. The son of Into Mischief returned Saturday to work a bullet half-mile in 46.75 seconds, more than two seconds faster than the next quickest work at the distance.

“That’s the way he is,” Reid said. “He’s a big, strong horse. We’re really excited about him.”

Maximus Mischief rocketed to the lead in his 5 1/2-furlong debut and then cruised to a 8 3/4-length victory without being urged by jockey Frankie Pennington. He earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 82.

“When we worked him Saturday, we had Frankie wave the stick at him because he didn’t have to during the race,” Reid said.

Maximus Mischief was a $340,000 purchase by Chuck Zacney at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale at Timonium in May. He is owned by Zacney’s Cash Is King Stable and the LC Racing of Glenn Bennett.

Reid said Maximus Mischief could start next in either the Grade 3, $200,000 Nashua, a mile race at Aqueduct on Nov. 4, or at Laurel Park in the $100,000 James F. Lewis III going six furlongs on Nov. 10.

“I’m looking forward to stretching him out down the road,” Reid said.

◗ David Osojnak begins his duties as racing secretary at Parx on Friday. Osojnak had been the assistant racing secretary at the New York Racing Association. He replaces Sam Elliott, who resigned in April.