Bentornato has been racing-free since finishing second in Breaders’ Cup Sprint, and has been working on Saturday mornings for the first time since December. Jose Dangelo trainees worked three furlongs in 36.25 seconds. The billionaire, who has never worsened from third place in his nine career starts, broke through before finishing second in Delmar with Grade 2 Gallant Bob in September.
This year’s horse Toponius Anna was working Saturday at Churchill Downs, his first drill in two weeks. Trained by Kenny McPeak, she went to four Furlongs with four shots of Churchill Downs stain in 48.2 seconds. Latroyenne (G1) in the Kentucky Oaks Undercard was his third film on May 2nd.
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The winners of these 25 grade stakes worked nationwide on Saturday morning:
Soped Anna (Fast Anna) is a six-time Grade 1 winner and worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 40 works in the distance. Her previous works had been to the Four Furlongs at Churchill Downs 14 days ago. In her final start, she went 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main track for trainer Kenny McPeak on May 2nd, finishing seventh in Latroyenne (G1).
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), two Grade 1 winners (2024 Breiders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass) worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 117 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for Four at Belmont Park six days ago. In his final start, he finished third in the New Orleans Classic (G2), which went 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Trainer Chad Brown’s fairgrounds on March 22.
Brightwork (Outwork), Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway) performed four shots in 51.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 40 works in the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her final start, she came in fourth in the colour (G3), which won six furlongs on the Churchill Downs main track for trainer John Ortiz on May 26th.
Johannes (Nyquist), Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five times at Furlong at 1:00.0 on Saturday morning at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 41 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for Four at Santa Anita seven days ago. In his final start, he won San Gabriel (G2), who went 1 1/8 miles on Santa Anita’s turf for trainer Tim Yakteen on December 26th.
There’s nothing like you (Malibu Moon), two Grade 2 winners (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet) worked four times at Santa Anita on Saturday morning in 46.8 seconds. It was the second fastest of 71 works in the distance. Her previous work went to Furlongs for 5 at Santa Anita nine days ago. In her final start, she finished fourth in Zeniatta (G2), and went 1 1/16 miles on Santa Anita’s main track on September 29th for trainer Bob Baffert.
Sugar fish (Accelerate), two Grade 2 winners (2024 Zenyatta, 2024 Summertime Oaks) worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 24 works in the distance, the 21st. Her previous works had been to the three of them at Santa Anita seven days ago. In her final start, she came third in Lovelair (G1) for trainer Jeff Mullins, heading for 7 furlongs on Santa Anita’s main track on December 26th.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), Grade 2 winner (Joe Hernandez in 2022) worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds on Saturday morning at Santa Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 16 works in the distance. His previous works had been to four Furlongs at Santa Anita six days ago. In his final start, he placed third in the siren lures on the Santa Anita grass for trainer Leonard Powell on May 10th.
Watery (Minister Valiant), Grade 2 winner (2024 Gallant Bob) worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds on Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 51 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for 5 people at Santa Anita 170 days ago. In his final start, he finished second in the Breeders’ Cup sprints on the Del Mar main track for trainer Jose Dangelo on November 2nd.
Graish (Yoshida) Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid) worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 90th fastest of 117 works in the distance. Her previous works had been to Furlongs for Four at Belmont Park six days ago. In her final start, she finished fourth in Beguy (G3) and went 1/16 miles on Belmont’s turf on May 4th with trainer Chad Brown’s Big A.
Happy Jack (Oxbow) Grade 2 winner (2024 Triple Bend) worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 71 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for Four at Santa Anita seven days ago. In his final start, he placed fifth in Pat O’Brien (G2) and won seven furlongs on Del Mar’s main track on August 24th for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Brother Ramon (Creative Cause), Grade 2 winner (2024 Seabiscuit Handicap) worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 71 works in the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his final start, he set two miles on the Shoemaker Mile (G1) for trainer Mark Glatt on May 26th, one mile on Santa Anita turf.
Spari Day (Ready Mury Ready), Grade 2 winner (2024 Sands Point) worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 117 works in the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her final start, she won Mith Liberty on May 25th, going 1 1/16 miles at the Turf in Monmouth Park for trainer Chad Brown.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spin), Grade 2 winner (2024 Hillsboro) worked five furlongs at 1:01.8 on Saturday morning at Fair Hill. It was the fourth fastest of eight works in the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her final start, she went 1 1/16 miles on Pimlico’s grass for trainer Graham Motion on May 17th, taking sixth place to Garolette (G3).
I’ll try again (Liam’s Map), Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida) worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds on Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 25 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for Four at Fair Hill seven days ago. In his final start he placed 12th in the Elkhorn (G2) and 1/2 mile on Keeneland’s turf on April 19th for trainer Brittany Russell.
Steal the sun (Constitution), Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile) worked at 1:00.8 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning for five furlongs. It was the ninth fastest of 20 works in the distance. His previous works went to Furlongs for 5 at Gulfstream Park seven days ago. In his final start, he placed fourth in the Godolphin Mile (G2) about a mile on Meydan’s dirt on April 5th for trainer Robert DiBona.
Watsonville (Jack Milton) Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile) worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 41 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for 5 people at Santa Anita six days ago. In his final start, he finished seventh in the allowance race running 1/16 mile on Del Mar’s turf on August 29th for trainer Mark Gratt.
whatmakessammyrun (We miss Artie), the Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D) worked four times at Furlong in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 16 works in the distance. His previous works had been to three Halongs at Santa Anita seven days ago. In his final start, he finished fourth in the Starter Arrow race, running 6 1/2 furlongs on Santa Anita grass on May 18th for trainer Mark Gratt.
Bishop’s Gulf (Mo Uncle), Grade 3 winner (Westchester, 2025) worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 117 works in the distance. His previous works had been to Furlongs for Four at Belmont Park six days ago. In his final start, he went on to be one mile on the Belmont main track on May 4th for trainer Brad Cox.
The Lord of Love (Cupid), Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor) worked at 1:02.4 at Woodbine on Saturday morning for five furlongs. It was the 45th fastest of 50 works in the distance. His previous works went to Furlongs for 5 at Woodbine seven days ago. In his final start, he placed seventh in Ben Ali (G3), who went 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland main track on April 19th for trainer Josie Carroll.
The best conflict (Entry Point), Grade 3 winner (2023 International Turf Cup) worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds on Saturday morning at Monmouth Park. It was the 50th fastest of 77 works in the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his final start, he came in second on the cliffhanger, which will be 1 1/16 miles on Monmouth Park’s turf for trainer Lindsay Schultz on May 24th.
Jungle Peace (Bungle inthejungle), Grade 3 winner (2025 Senorita), worked three times at Furlong at Santa Anita on Saturday morning in 37.0 seconds. Of the two works in the distance, it was the fastest. This was her first work since her last race. In her final start, she finished third in the honeymoon (G3), and went 1/8 mile on Santa Anita’s turf on May 18th for trainer Fildamato.
Like a king (Palace Malice), Grade 3 winner (2021 Jefulbee Steak) worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds on Saturday morning at Palm Meadows. It was the fifth fastest of 57 works in the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his final start, he finished fourth in the allowance race running 7 1/2 furlongs on the grass at Gulfstream Park on May 24th for trainer Mark Cass.
Runaway storm (Midnight Storm) was a Grade 3 winner (Bryan Station in 2023) who worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 62 works in the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his final start, he finished sixth in the one-mile allowance race on Horseshoe Indianapolis’ turf for trainer Ethan West on May 19th.
ryvit (Competitive Edge), Grade 3 winner (2023 Chicklang) worked four furlongs in 52.9 seconds at Lone Star Park on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of the 53 works in the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his final start, he finished sixth in six sprints on the Lone Star Park main track on May 26th for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Thinking process (Collected), Grade 3 winner (2024 Surfer Girl) worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 41 works in the distance. Her previous works had been to Furlongs for 5 people at Santa Anita seven days ago. In her final start, she placed 9th in the turf of Breeders Cup boys Tilly’s on November 1st for trainer Phil D’Amato.
