Knicks Go, Wells Bayou highlight Sunday's graded stakes works

Photo: Courtesy of Keeneland

Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile victor Knicks Go worked four furlongs in 49.40 for trainer Brad Cox at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. His connections are considering the Pegasus World Cup for his next start.

Knicks Go's stablemate Wells Bayou continues to work toward his return. The Louisiana Derby winner has not raced since a fifth-place finish in the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park in May. He drilled four furlongs in 48.40 at Churchill Downs.

View all of Sunday's graded stakes workers below:

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 49.4 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. 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.

Wells Bayou (Lookin At Lucky) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Louisiana Derby) worked 4 furlongs in 48.4 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on May 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

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Finite (Munnings) a two time Grade 2 winner (2020 Rachel Alexandra 2019 Golden Rod) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 57 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race, when she won the Chilukki (G3) going 1 mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 21 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mischevious Alex (Into Mischief) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Gotham 2020 Swale) worked 3 furlongs in 36.9 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 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.

Math Wizard (Algorithms) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Pennsylvania Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Woodward Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 5 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. 

Imprimis (Broken Vow) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Shakertown) worked 3 furlongs in 36.0 on turf at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 13th in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 7 for trainer Joseph Orseno.

Lady's Island (Greatness) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Sugar Swirl) worked 4 furlongs in 48.3 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 54 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 3 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Well Defined (With Distinction) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Sam F. Davis) worked 4 furlongs in 51.0 at Gulfstream Park West on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 9 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race, when he won a claiming race going 7 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park West on Nov. 18 for trainer Kathleen O'Connell.

Sir Anthony (Mineshaft) a two time Grade 3 winner (2019 Cornhusker 2018 Harlan's Holiday) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.0 at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 15 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race, when he placed fourth in an allowance race going 6 furlongs on the main track at Hawthorne on Nov. 22 for trainer Anthony Mitchell.

Warren's Showtime (Clubhouse Ride) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Autumn Miss) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed second in the Betty Grable going 7 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 8 for trainer Craig Lewis.

Ms Peintour (Paynter) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Astra) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the 7th fastest of 18 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 August 16 for trainer Brian Koriner. 

Channel Cat (English Channel) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Bowling Green) worked 5 furlongs in 59.0 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 17 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 4th in the Pan American (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Factor This (The Factor) a three time Grade 2 winner (2020 Dinner Party 2020 Wise Dan 2020 Muniz Memorial) worked 4 furlongs in 48.5 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 8th in the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile presented by PDJF (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Keeneland on November 7 for trainer Brad Cox.

Valid Point (Scat Daddy) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Secretariat) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.5 on turf at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Artie Schiller going 1 mile on the turf at Aqueduct on November 14 for trainer Chad Brown.

Structor (Palace Malice) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf) worked 3 furlongs in 37.4 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 3 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 1st in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on November 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mucho Unusual (Mucho Macho Man) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Rodeo Drive) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 55 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 Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on November 7 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Wildman Jack (Goldencents) a Grade 3 winner (2020 San Simeon) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 7th in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on November 7 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Midcourt (Midnight Lute) a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Pasqual) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 55 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Native Diver (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on November 21 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Red Flag (Tamarkuz) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 7th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed 1st in the Bob Hope (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on November 15 for trainer John Shirreffs. 

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