Sunday tab: Stilleto Boy leads 21 graded-stakes winners

Hopkins, who hasn't raced since finishing fourth in the Grade 1 Dubai Golden Shaneen, fired another bullet for trainer Bob Baffert on Sunday at Santa Anita.

The now 6-year-old son of Quality Road worked four furlongs from the gate in 46.2 seconds, fastest of 77 at the distance. That followed his five-furlong work from the gate in 59.4 seconds on Dec. 29, best of 33 at the distance.

Hopkins was one of 21 graded-stakes winners with published works in the U.S. on Sunday.

Adare Manor (Uncle Mo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Clement L. Hirsch), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed seventh in the Breeders' Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Stilleto Boy (Shackleford), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Santa Anita Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Antonio (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Ed Moger Jr.

Du Jour (Temple City), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Del Mar Mile, 2021 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 73rd fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 10th in the Breeders' Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Bellabel (Belardo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Clemente), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Los Alamitos Race Course on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed third in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Mark Casse.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 99 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer D. Beckman.

Planetario (Il Doge), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked one mile in 1:40.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 24 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Prince Abama (Tamayuz), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Los Alamitos Race Course on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he won the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 5 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Dreamfyre (Flameaway), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Surfer Girl, 2023 Sorrento), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 38 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In her last start she placed ninth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer O. J. Jauregui.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Tropical Park Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 23 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 99 works at the distance. His previous work was 31 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23 for trainer Brad Cox.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Los Alamitos Race Course on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed 11th in the San Clemente (G2) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 22 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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 Bob Baffert.

Hopkins (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Palos Verdes), worked four furlongs in 46.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 77 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 25 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 40th 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 San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Sadler.

Nysos (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bob Hope), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Bob Hope (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 19 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Los Alamitos Race Course on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed 10th in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 19 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Reincarnate (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sham), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Twilight Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Three Witches (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Princess Rooney Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed third in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Verifying (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Indiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:04.1 at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Perryville going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.

Whisper Not (Poet's Voice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Francisco Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 30 for trainer Mike Maker.