Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and champion 3-year-old Sierra Leone worked Saturday morning for the first time since an abscess took him out of consideration for the Grade 1 Saudi Cup. He covered four furlongs on the Payson Park dirt in 50.8 seconds, his first drill since Jan. 26. According to a report from Thoroughbred Daily News, trainer Chad Brown is considering the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap on April 19 as a return race.
Next, the leading dirt marathon horse in training, returned to the work tab Saturday for the first time in his 7-year-old season. The William Cowans trainee worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds. In his last start he turned back to to 1 1/4 miles for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, where he finished 14th. After the race, Cowans said he would return his stable star to the marathon circuit.
These 46 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:
Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), a five-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 127 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start, she won the Breeders’ Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Far Bridge (English Channel), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2024 Sword Dancer, 2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 51st fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Mike Maker.
Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Peter Eurton.
Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 111 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Larry Rivelli.
Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Chad Brown.
Next (Not This Time), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Brooklyn, 2023 Brooklyn, 2022 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 14th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Doug Cowans.
Future Is Now (Great Notion), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Franklin, 2024 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she won the Franklin (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Michael Trombetta.
Hit Show (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fayette, 2024 Lukas Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.
Integration (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Red Smith, 2023 Hill Prince), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Dorth Vader (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Davona Dale), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start, she placed fourth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer George Weaver.
Dubyuhnell (Good Magic), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed ninth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 9 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked five furlongs in 59.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 11th in a handicap going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Mike Maker.
First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brad Cox.
Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 86th fastest of 127 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Whit Beckman.
Instant Coffee (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 82 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Fred W. Hooper (G3) going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Chad Summers.
Kehoe Beach (Omaha Beach), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mrs. Revere), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 44 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she won the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Wesley Ward.
Muhimma (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Demoiselle), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start, she won the Demoiselle (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Brad Cox.
My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she placed second in the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Mike Maker.
Poolside With Slim (Churchill), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Valley View), worked five furlongs in 1:01.9 at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed third in the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Rusty Arnold.
Resilience (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wood Memorial), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bill Mott.
Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable Miss Handicap), worked three furlongs in 36.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she won the Poinsettia going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 21 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 38 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Bobby Dibona.
Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 109th fastest of 127 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Jan. 3 for trainer Mike Maker.
Deterministic (Liam’s Map), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Hill Prince, 2024 Virginia Derby, 2024 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Hill Prince (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Luis Rey, 2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 82 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Hardwicke Stakes (G2) going about 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Ascot on June 22 for trainer John W. Sadler.
Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Ghostzapper, 2023 Smarty Jones), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 154 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Antonio Sano.
Running Bee (English Channel), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Tampa Bay, 2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Tampa Bay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 55th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Sycamore (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 11 for trainer Christophe Clement.
Battle of Normandy (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 River City), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 11th in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was 238 days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
Burnham Square (Liam’s Map), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 82 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Holy Bull (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 1 for trainer Ian Wilkes.
Call Me Midnight (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 53.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 126th fastest of 127 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed eighth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 3 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.
Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 123 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 31 for trainer Nolan Ramsey.
Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 16 for trainer Brad Cox.
Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
How Did He Do That (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Sam Houston on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Sam Houston. In his last start, he won the Oklahoma Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Remington Park on Sept. 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Magic Michael (Dramedy), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Jan. 26 for trainer Jamie Ness.
Mo Plex (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 194 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed second in the Sleepy Hollow going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 27 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart.
Recharge (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Houston Ladies Classic), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Sam Houston on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Houston Ladies Classic (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sam Houston on Jan. 25 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Saffron Moon (Malibu Moon), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Endeavour (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Street Sense), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Street Sense (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Oct. 27 for trainer Bill Mott.
Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 107th fastest of 127 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the John B. Connally Turf Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Sam Houston on Jan. 25 for trainer Mike Maker.
West Hollywood (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Saranac), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Saranac (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 30 for trainer Brad Cox.
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