Monday works: 18 graded-stakes winners drill across the country

A pair of Grade 1 winners led the work tab Monday morning.

There Goes Harvard, unraced since the 2023 Santa Anita Handicap (G1), continues on the comeback trail for trainer Michael McCarthy. The 2022 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) winner worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the second work of the year for the 6-year-old son of Will Take Charge.

Gold Phoenix, working toward his first start since a fourth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Turf, covered five furlongs in 1:00.0 on Monday. The son of Belardo, trained by Phil D'Amato, won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) in 2023, and has won the last two editions of the Del Mar Handicap (G2).

These 18 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Monday morning:

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders' Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Forbidden Kingdom (American Pharoah), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Joe Hernandez, 2022 San Felipe, 2022 San Vicente), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 83 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 30 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 83 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 14 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Last Samurai (Malibu Moon), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Oaklawn Handicap), worked six furlongs in 1:15.0 at Oaklawn on Monday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed sixth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Starlet), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Las Virgenes (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Turnerloose (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rachel Alexandra), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 15 for trainer Phil D'Amato. Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 10 for trainer John Sadler.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 83 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 70 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 25 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 70 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a claiming race going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 19 for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.

Ice Dancing (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Santa Ynez), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 83 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Wishing Well going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 25 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Maryland Sprint), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Sam Houston. In his last start he won the Bill Thomas Memorial going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Sunland Park on Feb. 18 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Liberal Arts (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Street Sense), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Monday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed third in the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Robert Medina.

Mr Fisk (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Native Diver), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 83 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Pasqual (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed ninth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Roses for Debra (Liam's Map), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Caress), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the slowest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sunland Park Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Sunland Park Derby (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sunland Park on Feb. 18 for trainer Phil D'Amato.