Monday works: Johannes returns, leads 21 on the tab

Johannes, winner of four graded stakes last year, worked Monday for the first time since his victory in the Grade 2 San Gabriel on Dec. 26.

The 5-year-old son of Nyquist went three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Santa Anita, 27th fastest of 31 at the distance.

Trained by Tim Yakteen, Johannes also won the American Stakes (G3), Shoemaker Mile (G1), Eddie Read (G2) and City of Hope (G2) last year, and he was second in the Breeders' Cup Mile.

Johannes was one of 21 graded-stakes winners with published works Monday.

Formidable Man (City of Light), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Frank E. Kilroe Mile, 2024 Hollywood Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Kopion (Omaha Beach), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Derby City Distaff, 2024 La Brea), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed third in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer John Ortiz.

Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Pat Day Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Lake Ouachita going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 28 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Damon's Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was 38 days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Sunshine Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 for trainer Bill Mott.

King of Gosford (Zoustar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mathis Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 13 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 the American (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Buena Vista), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Buena Vista (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

May Day Ready (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 13th in the X (G1) going about one mile on the T at Kyoto on Dec. 8 for trainer Joe Lee.

Minaret Station (Instilled Regard), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Bourbon (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 6 for trainer Will Walden.

Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 41 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 3 for trainer John Sadler.

Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the Wilshire (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 29 for trainer John Sadler.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 46.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Cinema going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 11 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Extra Anejo (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Commonwealth), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 10th in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Public Assembly (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Heroine), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Royal Heroine (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 26 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 38th 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 the Mathis Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Thought Process (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Two Sharp (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Chilukki), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Chilukki (G3) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23 for trainer Phil Bauer.