Saturday works: Journalism drills ahead of return

Journalism breezed five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning, recording the sixth-fastest of nine works at the distance.

The 4-year-old son of Curlin, trained by Michael McCarthy, won the Santa Anita Derby (G1), Preakness and Haskell (G1) in 2025. He carries a career record of 11: 6-3-1 with earnings of $4,348,880 for Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables, Bridlewood Farm, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Don Alberto Stable.

McCarthy pointed Journalism toward the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at Oaklawn, the Ben Ali (G3) at Keeneland on April 18 or the Alysheba (G2) at Churchill Downs on May 1.

Journalism joined 27 other graded-stakes winners with published works Saturday.

Journalism (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Haskell, 2025 Preakness, 2025 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational, 2024 Frizette), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 110th fastest of 223 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx on Sept. 20 for trainer Jorge Abreu.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.5 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Burnham Square (Liam's Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 28 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Get Her Number (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner (2020 American Pharoah), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 91st fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 1 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Lush Lips (Ten Sovereigns), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Honey Fox (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 28 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Shisospicy (Mitole), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 46.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 69 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Jose D'Angelo.

Bella Ballerina (Street Sense), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2026 Rachel Alexandra, 2025 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 96 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 21 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Final Score (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he won the Bourbon (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Giocoso (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Secretariat), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Commonwealth Turf (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 22 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 15 for trainer Sebastian Pulgarin.

Kappa Kappa (Omaha Beach), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Parx on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Parx. In her last start she placed sixth in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Butch Reid.

Ole Crazy Bone (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Mike Maker.

Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the San Luis Rey (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 21 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Aussie Girl (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Endeavour), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won the Endeavour (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 31 for trainer Will Walden.

Bullard (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 76 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 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 20 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Incredibolt (Bolt d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Street Sense), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Virginia Derby Presented by New Kent County going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Colonial Downs on March 14 for trainer Riley Mott.

Italian Soiree (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Coronation Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed fifth in the Glen Cove (G3) going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 11 for trainer John Terranova.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the D. Wayne Lukas (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 7 for trainer Patrick Gallagher.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed second in the Albert M. Stall Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 14 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 127th fastest of 223 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 26 for trainer Mike Maker.

Mythical (St Patrick's Day), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Adirondack), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 48 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Any Limit going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 14 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Obliteration (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the X (G3) going about one mile on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 14 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Stark Contrast (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Zuma Beach), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 76 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 21 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

West Hollywood (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Saranac), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 76 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 20 for trainer Brad Cox.

Whatchatalkinabout (Dialed In), a Grade 3 winner (2025 John A. Nerud), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 11th in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Willy D's (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Kentucky Cup Classic), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 76 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Kentucky Cup Classic (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 21 for trainer Mike Maker.