Sunday works: 37 graded-stakes winners are on the tab

Johannes, who returned from an 11-month layoff to go 2-for-2 in graded stakes this year, worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 Sunday morning at Santa Anita.

It was the fifth fastest of 70 works at the distance.

The 4-year-old Nyquist colt started last year with wins in two stakes for trainer Tim Yakteen before finishing fifth in the American Turf (G2) on the Kentucky Derby undercard. He then was off until April 4, when he won the American (G3) at Santa Anita. On May 27, he returned with a win in the Shoemaker Mile (G1).

Johannes was one of 37 graded-stakes winners with published works Sunday.

Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer John Ortiz.

Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he won the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Prince of Monaco (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Futurity), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 113 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Shirl’s Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker’s Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 on turf at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Roger Attfield.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 98 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Serena’s Song going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 12 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Andthewinneris (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the American Turf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Wayne Catalano.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Coffee in Bed (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Maria), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 113 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Santa Margarita (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Unbridled Sidney (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Happy Jack (Oxbow), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Triple Bend), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Triple Bend (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on June 1 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Lord Miles (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wood Memorial), worked three furlongs in 36.1 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in a handicap going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on June 22 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Mike Maker.

Planetario (Il Doge), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 113 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the San Juan Capistrano (G3) going 1 3/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Soul of an Angel (Atreides), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ruffian), worked four furlongs in 46.3 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 47 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 62nd fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Tony Ann (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Franklin), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 58 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 42 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 an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Beer Can Man (Can the Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Turf Monster, 2020 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Surfer Girl, 2023 Sorrento), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Pleasanton on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was 127 days ago going five furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer O.J. Jauregui.

Linda’s Gift (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Santa Ana, 2023 Red Carpet), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 73rd fastest of 113 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Possibly Perfect going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 15 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Buck’s Boy Handicap going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne on June 23 for trainer Chris Block.

Beatbox (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fifth in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds on turf at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed fourth in the Santa Barbara going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 11 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 9 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Durante (Distorted Humor), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the slowest of 98 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Runhappy (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 11 for trainer David Jacobson.

Goliad (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Thunder Road), worked six furlongs in 1:14.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 11th in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 105th fastest of 113 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 9 for trainer Leonard Powell.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed 11th in the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cardinal), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 54 works at the distance. Her previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 11th in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 14th in the American Turf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Zona Verde (Calyx), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Jimmy Durante), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the Angels Flight going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.