Saturday works: Journalism leads 32 graded-stakes winners

Journalism, who finished third in the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap in his 4-year-old debut April 18 at Oaklawn, returned to the work tab Saturday at Santa Anita for trainer Michael McCarthy. Also working for McCarthy was multiple Grade 1 winner Formidable Man, who has been off since finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Mile on Nov. 1.

Journalism worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds. In the 1 1/8-mile Oaklawn Handicap, Journalism finished two lengths back of winner Sovereignty, his nemesis from last year’s Triple Crown run. McCarthy has reported Journalism could return in the Met Mile (G1) on June 6 at Saratoga.

Journalism last year won the Preakness Stakes and was second to Sovereignty in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. Journalism’s other Grade I wins last year came in the Santa Anita Derby and Haskell.

Formidable Man worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds. It was his fourth work on the comeback trail. A 6-year-old horse by City of Light, Formidable Man last year won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) at Santa Anita and both the Eddie Read (G2) and Del Mar Mile (G2) during the Del Mar summer meet. In 2024, Formidable Man won the Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar. He is a candidate to return in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) on May 25.

El Potente, who trainer Dan Blacker is pointing to the Shoemaker Mile, worked five furlongs on the training track in a sharp 58.0 seconds. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. A 7-year-old horse by Temple City, El Potente most recently was second as the 9-5 favorite in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G2) on March 7.

These 32 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday:

Journalism (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Haskell, 2025 Preakness, 2025 Santa Anita Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 18 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Formidable Man (City of Light), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Frank E. Kilroe Mile, 2024 Hollywood Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 23rd 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 placed second in the Breeders' Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Burnham Square (Liam's Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Elkhorn (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Arlington Million), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 152 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Canadian Turf (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 28 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Napoleon Solo (Liam's Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Champagne), worked six furlongs in 1:10.0 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Wood Memorial (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 4 for trainer Chad Summers.

Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders' Futurity), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 68 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Pat O'Brien, 2024 San Diego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked three furlongs in 39.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she placed second in the Sand Springs going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Evangeline Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Evangeline Downs. In his last start, he placed eighth in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Evangeline Downs on April 4 for trainer Juan Munoz Cano.

A Fine Chardonnay (Maclean's Music), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Beaumont), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start, she won the Beaumont (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 3 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Capture the Flag (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Mac Diarmida), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Winstar Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Winstar Training Center. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Man o' War (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

First Peace (Funtastic), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eddie D), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 27 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Gimme a Nother (Gimmethegreenlight), a Grade 2 winner (2025 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she won the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Ground Support (Army Mule), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Miss Grillo), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 63 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she placed third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Oct. 31 for trainer Kelsey Danner.

Mad House (Vekoma), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Gallant Bob), worked four furlongs in 46.2 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on April 11 for trainer David VanWinkle.

Majestic Oops (Majestic Harbor), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Azeri), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 68 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed third in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 11 for trainer Dan Ward.

None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:13.0 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start, he placed third in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 2 for trainer Peter Miller.

Ole Crazy Bone (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Ghostzapper (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Bobby Dibona.

Utah Beach (English Channel), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 63 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Elkhorn (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

El Potente (Temple City), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2026 Thunder Road, 2025 Thunder Road), worked five furlongs in 58.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 7 for trainer Dan Blacker.

Coastal Mission (Great Notion), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forty Niner), worked four furlongs in 46.8 seconds at Charles Town on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Charles Town. In his last start, he placed third in the Parx Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Parx on Sept. 20 for trainer Jeff Runco.

Daisy Flyer (Mshawish), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lake George), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she placed eighth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 10 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Fondly (Upstart), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Delaware Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she placed second in the Monmouth Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 26 for trainer Graham Motion.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Lone Star Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Sunland Park going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Sunland Park on April 5 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Iron Honor (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 152 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 the Wood Memorial (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Just Beat the Odds (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Elite Power), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed second in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G2) going about six furlongs on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 14 for trainer Greg Sacco.

Sumter (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2026 San Simeon), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the American (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 18 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Tennessee Lamb (Tonalist), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Ben Ali), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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 18 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Track Phantom (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 62nd fastest of 68 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 six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Visually (Enticed), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Senorita), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Dark Mirage going one mile on the main track at Los Alamitos on Sept. 20 for trainer Librado Barocio.

Warming (Global Campaign), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Autumn Miss), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she placed third in the Latonia going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 21 for trainer Graham Motion.