Working toward a possible start on opening day this month at
Santa Anita, Grade 1 winner Stronghold drilled Sunday morning for trainer
Phil D’Amato.

The 3-year-old Ghostzapper colt bred and owned by Eric and
Sharon Waller was timed going five furlongs in 59.2 seconds on the fast main
track at Santa Anita.

A possible starter Dec. 26 in the Malibu Stakes (G1), Stronghold
has not raced since Sept. 21, when he finished second to Seize the Grey in the Pennsylvania
Derby (G1) at Parx. He got his Grade 1 victory in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on
April 6, the only time he has raced on that track.

There were 29 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab
Sunday morning.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024
Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on
Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 43 works at the distance. His
previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last
start, he placed second in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the
main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita
Handicap), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the fifth
fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going
five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed third in the San Diego
Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer
John Shirreffs.

Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked
five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 16
works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs
at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start, he placed third in the Woody Stephens
(G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer
Gary Contessa.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania
Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the third
fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed 13th in
the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Nov.
2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Tamara (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Debutante),
worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the sixth fastest of 12
works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.

Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo
Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the 13th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was her first work
since her last race. In her last start, she placed 12th in the Maker’s Mark
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del
Mar on Nov. 2 for D’Amato.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe
Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
14th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was 42 days ago
going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Eddie
D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer
Leonard Powell.

Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien),
worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest
of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going two
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.

Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge),
worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Gulfstream Park. It was the third fastest of
seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four
furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed seventh in the River
City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for
trainer Mike Maker.

Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe),
worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest
of 43 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 an allowance
race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 26 for trainer
Bob Baffert.

Papilio (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Appalachian),
worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the fourth
fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going
four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed fourth in the
Athenia going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 19 for
trainer Mark Casse.

Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Pat O’Brien),
worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the fastest of 27 works
at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at
Del Mar. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint going
six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for O’Neill.

Silver Prospector (Declaration of War), a Grade 2 winner (2019
Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Remington Park. It was
the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going five furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start, he placed
second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Remington
Park on Oct. 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024
Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Santa Anita.
It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven
days ago going three 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.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B.
Connally Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the
20th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago
going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Carey
Memorial Handicap going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne on Sept. 29 for
trainer Chris Block.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes),
worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Del Mar. It was the third fastest of
six works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his
last start, he won the Cary Grant going seven furlongs on the main track at Del
Mar on Nov. 9 for Mandella.

Bold Journey (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Fall Highweight
Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 47th
fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going
four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Dubai
Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on March 30
for trainer Bill Mott.

Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth),
worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 21st fastest of
48 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his
last start, he placed third in the Artie Schiller going one mile on the turf at
Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 2 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Giant Game (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Prairie
Meadows Cornhusker Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa
Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work
was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he
placed sixth in the Downs at Albuquerque Handicap going 1 1/8 miles on the main
track at Albuquerque on Oct. 27 for trainer Dick Cappellucci.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked
five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Oaklawn. It was the fastest of 25 works at the
distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill
Downs. In her last start, she placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16
miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 13 for trainer D. Wayne
Lukas.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked
two furlongs in 25.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of six works at
the distance. Her previous work was 234 days ago going three furlongs at Santa
Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge
Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for trainer Chad
Brown.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool
Handicap), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the
fourth fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his
last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Bold Ruler (G3) going six
furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 26 for trainer Juan
Carlos Ávila.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft),
worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of
32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his
last start, he placed sixth in a starter allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on
the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 16 for trainer Joe Sharp.

One Magic Philly (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024
Chillingworth), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the
third fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago
going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the
Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main
track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for D’Amato.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked
four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 23rd fastest of 67
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 Azalea going
seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on July 13 for trainer
Saffie Joseph Jr.

Running Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth),
worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fifth fastest
of 48 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 Brown.

Track Phantom (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lecomte),
worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 41st fastest
of 55 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 Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Waskesiu (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Florida Oaks),
worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Payson Park. It was the only works at the
distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson
Park. In her last start, she won the Florida Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on
the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on March 9 for Mott.

Watchtower (Demarchelier), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Autumn Miss),
worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 10th fastest of 12
works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs
at Del Mar. In her last start, she won the Autumn Miss (G3) going one mile on
the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Richard Baltas.