Saturday works: Breeders' Cup runner-up Bentornato returns

Bentornato, unraced since finishing second by half a length in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, worked Saturday morning for the first time since December. The Jose D'Angelo trainee worked three furlongs in 36.25 seconds, seventh fastest of 51 at the distance. A millionaire who has never been worse than third in nine career starts, he broke through in the Grade 2 Gallant Bob in September before his runner-up outing at Del Mar.

Reigning horse of the year Thorpedo Anna worked Saturday at Churchill Downs, her first drill in two weeks. Trained by Kenny McPeek, she went four furlongs in 48.2 seconds over the Churchill Downs dirt. It was her third work since La Troienne (G1) on the Kentucky Oaks undercard May 2, a race in which she finished seventh as the odds-on favorite.

These 25 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:

Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), a six-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed seventh in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 117 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed third in the New Orleans Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 22 for trainer Chad Brown.

Brightwork (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Spinaway), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Winning Colors (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 26 for trainer John Ortiz.

Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th 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 won the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 71 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Zenyatta, 2024 Summertime Oaks), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed third in the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the Siren Lure going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 10 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Bentornato (Valiant Minister), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gallant Bob), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was 170 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Jose D'Angelo.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 90th fastest of 117 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Happy Jack (Oxbow), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Triple Bend), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Pat O'Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 24 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Mi Hermano Ramon (Creative Cause), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Spaliday (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 117 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Miss Liberty going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 25 for trainer Chad Brown.

Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Hillsborough), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Gallorette (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Graham Motion.

Starting Over (Liam's Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed 12th in the Elkhorn (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 19 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Godolphin Mile (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Robert Dibona.

Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 41 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 an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 29 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in a starter allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 18 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 117 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor's), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 19 for trainer Josie Carroll.

Highestdistinction (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2023 International Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Saturday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Cliff Hanger going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 24 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.

Jungle Peace (Bungle Inthejungle), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Senorita), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Honeymoon (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 18 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 57 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 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 24 for trainer Mark Casse.

Runaway Storm (Midnight Storm), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 62 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 one mile on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 19 for trainer Ethan West.

Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 52.9 seconds at Lone Star Park on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 53 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Speightstown Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Thought Process (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 41 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.