Sunday works: Sierra Leone leads 46 graded winners on the tab

Sierra Leone worked Sunday for the first time since finishing third in the Belmont Stakes.

The Gun Runner colt breezed four furlongs in 49.66 seconds at Saratoga for trainer Chad Brown.

“It went fine. It was his first work back and he was moving good,” Brown told the New York Racing Association media team.

Brown said he has yet to decide whether Sierra Leone will try the Grade 2 Jim Dandy on July 27 or wait for the Travers (G1) on Aug. 24.

After winning the Blue Grass Stakes (G1), Sierra Leone was second by a nose in the Kentucky Derby and was the favorite for the Belmont.

He was one of 46 graded-stakes winners on 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 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Del Mar Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 13th in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Summertime Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 79 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 48 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.

Charge It (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Suburban), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 MiddleGround Capital Beaumont), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 79 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed seventh in the Eight Belles presented by Sysco (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 102 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three 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 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Heavenly Sunday (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Old Forester Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Red Carpet Ready (Oscar Performance), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Eight Belles), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed eighth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 102 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Salesman (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked six furlongs in 1:13.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 3 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Tony Ann (Cairo Prince), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Franklin), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 79 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 102 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Desert Code going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 19 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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 four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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.

Honor D Lady (Honor Code), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Delta, 2023 Remington Park Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 80th fastest of 123 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Lady’s Secret going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Oaklawn Mile, 2022 Affirmed), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 91st fastest of 106 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Pleasanton on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going six furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he won the San Francisco Mile (G3) going one mile on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on April 27 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Skelly (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap, 2023 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 71st fastest of 79 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Aristides going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Endeavour, 2022 Regret), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she placed fifth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 54 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four 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.

Crypto Mo (Mohaymen), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iowa Oaks), worked three furlongs in 38.3 seconds at Prairie Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Dig A Diamond going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 27 for trainer Brad Cox.

Dancing Buck (War Dancer), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 97th fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Michelle Nevin.

Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 33 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 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 9 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint Julep), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 79 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Old Forester Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Earls Rock (Fascinating Rock), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Thunder Road), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going two furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed ninth in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Lone Star Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start he won the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 27 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Highestdistinction (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2023 International Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 103rd fastest of 123 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 123 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed third in the Mr. Prospector going six furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 27 for trainer Wlaimar Suarez.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 102 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 102 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Providencia (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 79 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Miss Preakness), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 100th fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Miss Preakness (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Scylla (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Shawnee), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 79 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Shawnee (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Bill Mott.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 109th fastest of 123 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 15 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.

Zoffarelli (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2021 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 102 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 six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 7 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Zozos (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ack Ack), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.