Works + video: Mystik Dan, Locked finalize Pegasus prep

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan put in his final work for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) by breezing five furlongs over the dirt track Saturday morning at Gulfstream Park under Robby Albarado in 59.98 seconds. The track was rated good.

Trainer Ken McPeek said it was just what he was looking for from the 4-year-old son of Goldencents.

“What I’d call a happy five-eighths,” he said. “It was just a maintenance breeze. I didn’t have a horse I really felt good about him being in company with, and I don’t think he needed the company. But he took a deep breath coming out of the work and that’s what he needed.

“I like the time, he did it well within himself, so, yeah, I think it sets us up pretty good. As long as he has a good next few days, week, we plan on running.”

At Palm Beach Downs, Pegasus invitees Locked and Crupi worked in company for trainer Todd Pletcher in 1:01.91. Locked enters the Pegasus off a victory Dec. 7 in the Cigar Mile (G2) while Crupi, third in last year’s Pegasus, comes into the race off a fourth-place finish in the Clark (G2).

Power Squeeze, the only filly in the Pegasus, worked four furlongs at Gulfstream in 50.02 seconds.

In California, Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita Park.

Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked six furlongs in 1:12.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Exaulted (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Shoemaker Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 69 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 Laffit Pincay, Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 69 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 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 14 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he won the Holiday Cheer going six furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Jose D'Angelo.

Kopion (Omaha Beach), a Grade 1 winner (2024 La Brea), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 69 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Locked (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders' Futurity), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start, he won the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of nine 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 Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Sacred Wish (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Matriarch), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start, she won the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer George Weaver.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 69 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Starlet (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Breeders' Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Major Dude (Bolt d'Oro), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Lauderdale, 2023 Penn Mile, 2022 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start, he won the Fort Lauderdale (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start, he placed sixth in the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 17 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Accomplished Girl (Street Boss), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start, she placed third in the Nelson J. Menard Memorial going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 23 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Crupi (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Suburban), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Clark (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Fort Lauderdale (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of five 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 Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

J B Strikes Back (Goldencents), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Laffit Pincay, Jr.), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Laffit Pincay, Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 139th fastest of 164 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Queens County going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 29 for trainer Rob Atras.

Mi Hermano Ramon (Creative Cause), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 18 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 San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Olivia Darling (Palace), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start, she won an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 24 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start, he won the Woodford (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer John Terranova.

Poster (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Remsen), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he won the Remsen (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 7 for trainer Eoin Harty.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won a claiming race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Be Your Best (Muhaarar), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Suwannee River, 2024 Long Island), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start, she won the Suwannee River (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Chop Chop (City of Light), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dowager, 2024 Bewitch), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start, she won the Dowager (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 20 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 60 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 La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bold Ruler, 2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 164 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Gravesend going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 28 for trainer John Toscano, Jr.

Brunacini (Dortmund), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Perryville), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Cherokee Mile going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Dec. 1 for trainer Matthew Sims.

Bullard (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bob Hope), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the San Vicente (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Cairo Consort (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start, she placed 10th in the Nassau (G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on June 29 for trainer Kevin Attard.

Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Gulfstream Park 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 Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 24 for trainer Mike Maker.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Pleasanton on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Pleasanton. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Pleasanton on Nov. 9 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Jimmy Durante), worked five furlongs in 1:03.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 63rd fastest of 69 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for trainer Chad Brown.

Little Vic (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 74th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Mr. Prospector (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 28 for trainer Juan Carlos Avila.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 60 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 4 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 28 for trainer Paul McGee.

Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start, she won the Goldikova (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Owen Burrows.

Scalable (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 164 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed third in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 30 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

That's Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Janus going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.

Where's My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked six furlongs in 1:13.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed 10th in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.