Knicks Go, Mucho Gusto, Essential Quality lead Sunday's works

Knicks Go and Mucho Gusto, two of the leading contenders for the Pegasus World Cup, worked on Sunday morning.

Mucho Gusto, who will first prep in the San Antonio (G2) at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26, drilled a bullet six furlongs in 1:12.80 at Santa Anita for trainer Bob Baffert.

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner Knicks Go traveled four furlongs in 49.00 at Fair Grounds for trainer Brad Cox.

Brad Cox also sent fellow Breeders' Cup winner Essential Quality to the track for the first time since his victory in the Juvenile. He worked three furlongs in 36.20 at Fair Grounds.

View all of Sunday's top workers below:

Miss Marissa (He's Had Enough) a Grade 2 winner (2020 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan) worked 4 furlongs in 51.5 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 92 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 27 for trainer James T. Ryerson.

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Sharp Starr (Munnings) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Go for Wand H.) worked 4 furlongs in 51.1 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 92 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race, when she won the Go for Wand H. (G3) going 1 mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 5 for trainer Horacio DePaz.

Sombeyay (Into Mischief) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Canadian Turf 2018 Sanford) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 2 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 6 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 26 for trainer Peter Miller.

Knicks Go (Paynter) a two time Grade 1 winner (2020 Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile 2018 Claiborne Breeders' Futurity) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 7 for trainer Brad Cox.

Essential Quality (Tapit) a two time Grade 1 winner (2020 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, 2020 Claiborne Breeders' Futurity) worked 3 furlongs in 36.2 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race, when he won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Mischevious Alex (Into Mischief) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Gotham 2020 Swale) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.1 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the H. Allen Jerkens (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 1 for trainer John Servis.

Stunning Sky (Declaration of War) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Pin Oak Valley View) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.7 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 14 for trainer Mike Maker.

Aquaphobia (Giant's Causeway) a Grade 1 winner (2020 United Nations) worked 4 furlongs in 48.4 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 56 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Red Smith (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 21 for trainer Mike Maker.

Ms Peintour (Paynter) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Astra) worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.6 at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 3 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 6 furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed 10th in the CTT and TOC going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 16 for trainer Brian Koriner.

Laki (Cuba) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 80 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race, when he placed second in the Frank Y. Whiteley going 6 furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Nov. 28 for trainer Damon R. Dilodovico.

Harpers First Ride (Paynter) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Pimlico Special) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he won the Richard W. Small going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Nov. 28 for trainer Claudio A. Gonzalez.

Shotski (Blame) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Remsen) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 80 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Fountain of Youth (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 29 for trainer Jeremiah O'Dwyer.

Wicked Whisper (Liam's Map) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Frizette) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Oaklawn Park on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 47 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race, when she placed fifth in the Fort Springs going 6 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 7 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Fancy Liquor (Lookin At Lucky) a Grade 2 winner (2020 American Turf presented by Smithfield) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed second in the Bryan Station going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 6 for trainer Mike Maker.

Sole Volante (Karakontie (JPN)) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Sam F. Davis) worked 6 furlongs in 1:11.4 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 2 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 11th in the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 5 for trainer Patrick Biancone.

Structor (Palace Malice) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf) worked 4 furlongs in 49.7 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Nov. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Monongahela (K One King) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Philip H. Iselin) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 44 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race, when he placed seventh in the Richard W. Small going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Laurel Park on Nov. 28 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Analyze It (Point of Entry) a three time Grade 3 winner (2020 Red Bank 2018 Transylvania 2017 Cecil B. DeMille) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed eighth in the Shadwell Turf Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Bemma's Boy (Into Mischief) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Pan American) worked 4 furlongs in 49.9 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was 29 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he won the Pan American (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Mike Maker.

Count Again (Awesome Again) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Seabiscuit H.) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the Seabiscuit H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 28 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Blitzkrieg (War Front) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 American 2019 San Francisco Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Seabiscuit H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 28 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Bowies Hero (Artie Schiller) a two time Grade 1 winner (2019 Shadwell Turf Mile 2018 Frank E. Kilroe Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Seabiscuit H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 28 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Ward 'n Jerry (Lucky Pulpit) a Grade 3 winner (2020 San Luis Rey) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 27 for trainer Mike Puype.

Next Shares (Archarcharch) a Grade 1 winner (2018 Shadwell Turf Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed third in the Seabiscuit H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 28 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Mucho Unusual (Mucho Macho Man) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Rodeo Drive) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 66 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 12th in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 7 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Mucho Gusto (Mucho Macho Man) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Pegasus World Cup) worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.8 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 6 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Saudi Cup going about 1 1/8 miles on the D at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.