Saturday works: Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty drills

Godolphin’s Kentucky Derby-winning homebred Sovereignty returned to the work tab Saturday at Saratoga, breezing a solo half-mile over the Oklahoma dirt training track for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott.

Guided through the work by Eclipse Award winner Neil Poznansky, Sovereignty stretched his legs with a gallop around most of the oval first before assuming position on the backside to break off into his work and post splits of 12.88, 25.02 and 49.76 seconds. He galloped out in 1:04.29 and 1:20.10, according to NYRA clockers.

“He went well – nice,” Mott said. “He had good energy and was willing to do more.”

Sovereignty skipped today’s Preakness at Pimlico in favor of a more patient approach to the final jewel of racing’s Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes on June 7 at Saratoga. His 1 1/2-length Kentucky Derby coup with Junior Alvarado in the irons was his third graded stakes win, adding to scores in the Street Sense (G3) at Churchill Downs as a juvenile and the Fountain of Youth (G2) earlier this year at Gulfstream Park.

Also on the tab for Mott on Saturday was last year’s Whitney (G1) winner Arthur’s Ride, who worked in company with stakes winner Poca Mucha later in the morning. NYRA clockers caught the pair through splits of 13.2, 25.8 and 50.6 seconds before galloping out in 1:04.2 and 1:19.4.

Arthur’s Ride posted his first work in New York this year after a pair of breezes at Payson Park this spring to end a nearly five-month respite.

Additionally, last year’s Wood Memorial (G2) winner Resilience worked a half-mile in 49.2 seconds, while dual graded stakes-winner Scylla worked the same distance in 49.0 seconds.

These 35 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:

Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), a six-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. 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.

Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d'Oro), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Turf Classic, 2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Arthur's Ride (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Whitney), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed 12th in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Bill Mott.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Group 1 winner (2025 Dubai World Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Dubai World Cup (G1) going about 1 1/4 miles on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Brad Cox.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 41st 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 Lake Ouachita going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on May 3 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Nakatomi (Firing Line), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed second in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bill Mott.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 94th fastest of 114 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr.

Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked six furlongs in 1:12.6 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Atitlan (The Factor), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Charles Whittingham, 2024 Twilight Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 74 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 3 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Future Is Now (Great Notion), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Franklin, 2024 Intercontinental), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she won the Giant's Causeway (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 114 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer Bill Mott.

Crazy Mason (Coal Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Carter), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 114 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won the Carter (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 5 for trainer Greg Sacco.

Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Diego Handicap), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two 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 Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 90th fastest of 114 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mi Hermano Ramon (Creative Cause), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Resilience (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wood Memorial), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Bill Mott.

Scylla (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Fleur de Lis), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bill Mott.

Seal Team (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Twilight Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:12.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Thunder Road (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 1 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Spaliday (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 90th fastest of 114 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed sixth 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.

Starting Over (Liam's Map), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 17 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.

Endlessly (Oscar Performance), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 2023 Zuma Beach, 2023 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the American (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Alexander Helios (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Razorback Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Knicks Go Overnight going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Ed Moger, Jr.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer Edward Allard.

Duke of Love (Cupid), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Governor's), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 21 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 10th in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 3 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Gin Gin (Hightail), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Doubledogdare), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Lone Star Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start, he won the Sunland Park going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Sunland Park on April 6 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Highway Robber (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sycamore), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Irish Maxima (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In her last start, she won the Distaff (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 5 for trainer John Servis.

Lady Claypoole (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Santa Ana), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start, she won the Santa Ana (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 15 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 41st fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Tennessee Lamb (Tonalist), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Ben Ali), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Ben Ali (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 19 for trainer Rusty Arnold.