Just named the Eclipse Award winner as the 2024 champion
3-year-old male, Sierra Leone continued preparing for his 4-year-old debut when
he breezed Sunday morning.
The Breeders’ Cup Classic winner trained by Chad Brown
worked a half-mile in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park in Florida. Sierra Leone may race Feb. 22 in the Grade 1, $20 million Saudi Cup.
There were 33 graded-stakes winners on the Sunday tab.
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1
winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in
49.8 seconds at Payson Park on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 72
works at the distance. His previous work was seven 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.
Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024
Champagne, 2024 Hopeful), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Payson Park.
It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. This was his first work
since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup
Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer
Chad Brown.
Book’em Danno (Bucchero), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Woody Stephens),
worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the eighth
fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last
race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going
one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Derek Ryan.
East Avenue (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’
Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds. It was the 13th
fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going
five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed ninth in the
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov.
1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked
four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the fastest of 141
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start he placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main
track at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 11 for trainer Gary Contessa.
Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frizette),
worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 13th fastest
of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four
furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed fourth in the Breeders’
Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1
for trainer Jorge Abreu.
Soul of an Angel (Atreides), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup
Filly & Mare Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Gulfstream
Park. It was the 86th fastest of 92 works at the distance. Her previous work
was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start
she placed third in the Rampart going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream
Park on Dec. 26 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante),
worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest
of 41 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three
furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in an allowance
race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 15 for trainer
Richard Mandella.
Atitlan (The Factor), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Twilight Derby),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 36
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Mathis Mile (G2) going
one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Barnes (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2025 San Vicente), worked
four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 15th fastest of 41
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs
at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Vicente (G2) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana
Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Payson Park. It was the fourth
fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Ohio
Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Thistledown on June 22 for trainer
Brad Cox.
First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba),
worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Fair Grounds. It was the fastest of 52 works
at the distance. His previous work was 14 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.
First Resort (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Jockey
Club), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the sixth
fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was 30 days ago going
four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Kentucky Jockey
Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30
for trainer Eoin Harty.
Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Golden Rod),
worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 48th fastest of
72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Golden Rod (G2) going 1
1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30 for trainer Brad
Cox.
Helium (Ironicus), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Tampa Bay Derby), worked
four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Parx Racing. It was the second fastest of
eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In
his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going 1 1/8 miles on the main
track at Aqueduct on Jan. 1 for trainer Jamie Ness.
High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special),
worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 13th fastest
of 178 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four
furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance
race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 6 for trainer
Bill Mott.
Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey
Club), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 97th
fastest of 178 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going
three 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.
Muhimma (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Demoiselle), worked four
furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fastest of 72 works at the
distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.
Poolside With Slim (Churchill), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Valley
View), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 28th
fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was 26 days ago going
four 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.
Prerequisite (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wonder Again),
worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fifth fastest
of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed 10th in the Matriarch
(G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.
Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked
four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 173rd fastest of 178
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.
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
47.3 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the second fastest of 46 works at the
distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Palm
Meadows. In his last start he placed ninth in the Hardwicke (G2) going about 1
1/2 miles on the turf at Ascot on June 22 for trainer John Sadler.
Mission of Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked three furlongs in 36.7 seconds on turf at
Palm Meadows. It was the fifth fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was
her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the
Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for
trainer Graham Motion.
Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan),
worked three furlongs in 39.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the seventh
fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 24 days ago going
three furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the
Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer
Todd Pletcher.
Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor),
worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 32nd fastest of 79
works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going four furlongs at
Oaklawn. In his last start he placed sixth in a claiming race going five
furlongs on the main track at Delta Downs on Nov. 7 for trainer Jonathan Wong.
Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked three
furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 21 works
at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start
he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on
Dec. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Getaway Car (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Best Pal), worked five
furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 36 works
at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Los Alamitos Futurity
(G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 14 for
trainer Bob Baffert.
Ice Chocolat (Goldikovic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Poker), worked
five furlongs in 58.7 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the sixth fastest
of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four
furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Poker (G3) going one
mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Mark Casse.
Jonathan’s Way (Vekoma), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Iroquois), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 23rd fastest of 52 works at
the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair
Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2)
going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30 for trainer
Phil Bauer.
Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked
five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Oaklawn. It was the fourth fastest of 27 works at
the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start
she placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at
Oaklawn on Jan. 17 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked
four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 10th fastest of 26
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs
at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Sugar Swirl going
six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Saffie
Joseph Jr.
Running Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth),
worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 19th fastest of
72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Artie Schiller going one
mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.
Waves of Mischief (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pucker
Up), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the
46th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago
going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed 10th in the
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at
Keeneland on Oct. 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
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