Continuing to getting ready for an ambitious 4-year-old
season, Eclipse Award finalist Sierra Leone breezed Sunday morning in Florida.

The two-time Grade 1 winner was clocked going a half-mile in
50.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was Sierra Leone’s second drill for trainer
Chad Brown since he came back from a break following his Nov. 2 triumph in the
Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Sierra Leone is being pointed to next month’s $20 million
Saudi Cup (G1) with longer-term goals being the Whitney (G1) during the
Saratoga summer and a repeat bid in the Breeders’ Cup this fall at Del Mar.

There were 38 graded-stakes winners and one Kentucky Derby
2025 futures betting choice on the Sunday work tab.

Graded-stakes winners

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1
winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in
50.6 seconds at Payson Park on Sunday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 53
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three 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.

Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked
five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 76th fastest of 88 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 Native Diver (G3) going 1 1/8
miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 23 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Malibu),
worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of
123 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Malibu (G1) going seven
furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch
Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 36th
fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the
Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for
trainer Phil D’Amato.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita
Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 36th fastest
of 88 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In
his last start he placed second in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the
main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked
four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 123
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Starlet (G2) going 1 1/16 miles
on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fayette,
2024 Lukas Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Payson Park. It was the
fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going
five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Clark
(G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for
trainer Brad Cox.

Integration (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Red
Smith, 2023 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 on turf at Payson Park.
It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days
ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Red Smith
(G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Shug
McGaughey.

Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 36th fastest of 88
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 Korea Sprint (G3)
going about six furlongs on the dirt at Seoul on Sept. 8 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Atitlan (The Factor), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Twilight Derby),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 21st fastest of 88
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four 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.

Emery (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Raven Run), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Payson Park. It was the third fastest of 10 works at
the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson
Park. In her last start she won the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the
main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.

First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 25th fastest of 87
works at the distance. His previous work was eight 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.

Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat),
worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 83rd fastest
of 181 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Buddy Diliberto Memorial
going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Steve
Asmussen.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special),
worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the ninth fastest
of 113 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five
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.

Neat (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 National Museum of
Racing Hall of Fame), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It
was the 20th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days
ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed seventh
in the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 26
for trainer Rob Atras.

Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four
furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the second fastest of 108
works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three
furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he won the Woodford (G2) going 5
1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer John Terranova.

Prerequisite (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wonder Again),
worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 50th fastest of
53 works at the distance. Her previous work was six 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.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream
Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Gulfstream Park. It was the
fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days
ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed third
in the Harlan’s Holiday (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream
Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Bobby Dibona.

Stitched (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wise Dan), worked
four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 65th fastest of 181
works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last
start he placed fourth in the Richard R. Scherer Memorial going 5 1/2 furlongs
on the turf at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Greg Foley.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party,
2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 59.6
seconds at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 34 works at the distance.
His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his
last start he placed second in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on
the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco
Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at
Pleasanton. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first
work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Laffit
Pincay Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26
for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 13th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was
seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the
Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for
trainer Doug O’Neill.

Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023
Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked three
furlongs in 34.6 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of 13 works at the
distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he
placed 10th in the Janus going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on
Dec. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling
Grounds Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Palm Meadows. It was
the fifth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days
ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in
the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on
Sept. 7 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B.
Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 52.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It
was the 171st fastest of 181 works at the distance. His previous work was eight
days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third
in the Buddy Diliberto Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds
on Dec. 21 for trainer Chris Block.

Battle of Normandy (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 River
City), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 on turf at Payson Park. It was the faster
of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four
furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the River City (G3) going 1
1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes),
worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 88
works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at
Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cary Grant going seven furlongs on
the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 9 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B.
DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 58th
fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going
five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cecil B. DeMille
(G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked
four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 17th fastest of 23
works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs
at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed eighth in the Seabiscuit Handicap
(G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Cesar
DeAlba.

Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked
four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 95th fastest of 181
works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at
Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton
Mile), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Louisiana Downs. It was the
slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going
four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he won the Zia Park
Championship going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Zia Park on Nov. 26 for
trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Jonathan’s Way (Vekoma), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Iroquois), worked
four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 17th fastest of 181
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three 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.

Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf),
worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 150th fastest
of 181 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In
his last start he won the Woodchopper going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at
Fair Grounds on Dec. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked
four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fourth fastest of
59 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 32nd fastest of
53 works at the distance. His previous work was six 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.

Smokin’ T (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 River City), worked
four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 12th fastest of 53
works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs
at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

The Queens M G (Thousand Words), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Adirondack), worked three furlongs in 36.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was
the second fastest of 27 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 Tempted going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A
on Nov. 2 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle),
worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 12th fastest of 88
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed 10th in an allowance race going 1
1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Kentucky Derby futures

Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B.
DeMille) worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 57th fastest
of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five
furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cecil B. DeMille (G3)
going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.