Sunday works: Stronghold’s bullet leads 43 graded winners

Stronghold worked five furlongs in a bullet 59.0 seconds Sunday morning at Santa Anita as he prepares for his first start since finishing seventh in the Kentucky Derby.

It was the fastest work of 52 at the distance. Trainer Phil d’Amato said the Ghostzapper colt, winner of the Santa Anita Derby (G1), probably will start in Saturday’s Grade 3 Indiana Derby.

Stronghold was one of 43 graded-stakes winners with published works Sunday.

Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Apple Blossom Handicap, 2023 Clement L. Hirsch), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 109 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Margarita (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 11 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 52 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 four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five 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 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 75th fastest of 109 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Seize the Grey (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Preakness), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 23 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 Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 22 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.

Storm the Court (Court Vision), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds on turf at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Laurel Park on June 7 for trainer Lacey Gaudet.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 52 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 Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 109 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Wet Paint (Blame), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Coaching Club American Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 75 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Shawnee (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 52 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.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked three furlongs in 38.4 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

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 14th fastest of 52 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.

Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 MiddleGround Capital Beaumont), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 75 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.

Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 25 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 1:02.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four 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.

My Mane Squeeze (Audible), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eight Belles presented by Sysco), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four 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.

One Timer (Trappe Shot), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed second in the Turf Sprint (G2) going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.

Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four 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 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 75 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 four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 41 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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 48.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 33 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.

Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 16 for trainer John Sadler.

Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Oaklawn Mile, 2022 Affirmed), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 114 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 58.8 seconds at Pleasanton on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Pleasanton. 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.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 41 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 six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on June 16 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Sibelius (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Mr. Prospector, 2022 Mr. Prospector), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 11th in the X (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Chorleywood Overnight going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 15 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 51st fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 19 for trainer Michael Puhich.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 43 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 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 41 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.

Domestic Product (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the NYRA Bets Pegasus going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Chad Brown.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Lone Star Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 13 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 51.6 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 52 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 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Octane (Brethren), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Big Drama Handicap going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on May 25 for trainer Juan Alvarado.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed 11th in the Eight Belles presented by Sysco (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 109 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 50.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.