Mohaymen works fast for Nashua

ELMONT, N.Y. – Mohaymen, a first-out winner for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, went four furlongs in 46.52 seconds on Wednesday in preparation for the Grade 2, $200,000 Nashua at Aqueduct on Nov. 4.

Mohaymen, a son of Tapit who brought $2.2 million as a yearling, went his first quarter in 23.13 seconds and his second quarter in 23.39. He galloped out five furlongs in 59.80.

“Obviously, it was a little faster than we anticipated or wanted, but maybe the track was a little faster today,” McLaughlin said. “I like the way he did it – just sitting on him, didn’t ask.”

Mohaymen, a half-brother to 2013 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner New Year’s Day, won his debut by a half-length over Seymourdini. He ran six furlongs in 1:10.16 and earned an 87 Beyer Speed Figure.