Sunday works: Newgate bullet is 1 of 14 on tab for Breeders’ Cup

Newgate, most recently third in the Grade 1 California Crown, earned a bullet when drilling five furlongs in 59.2 seconds Sunday on the fast main track at Santa Anita, where his trainer Bob Baffert had a busy morning working Breeders’ Cup hopefuls.

With the championship less than two weeks away at Del Mar, Baffert worked Newgate for the $7 million Classic, Citizen Bull and Gaming for the Juvenile, Fort Bragg for the Sprint or Dirt Mile, Muth for the Dirt Mile and Non Compliant for the Juvenile Fillies.

Santa Anita

Newgate had the fastest of 51 works at the five-furlong distance. Citizen Bull, winner of the American Pharoah (G1), went five furlongs in 59.8 seconds. Gaming, the Del Mar Futurity (G1) winner, worked six furlongs from the gate in 1:12.4.

Fort Bragg, most recently fourth in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2), worked five furlongs from the gate in 59.8 seconds. Muth, who was last in the California Crown, also went five furlongs in 59.8 seconds. Non Compliant, the Oak Leaf (G2) winner, completed her five-furlong drill also in 59.8 seconds.

Phil D’Amato worked Gold Phoenix for the Turf, Hang the Moon for the Filly & Mare Turf and Motorious for the Turf Sprint, all on the synthetic training track. Grade 1 winner Gold Phoenix, most recently fifth in the John Henry (G2), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2. Hang the Moon, upset victor of the Rodeo Drive (G2), clocked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds. Motorious, winner of the Green Flash (G3) at Del Mar on Aug. 31, fired a bullet when going five furlongs in 59.0 seconds.

Doug O’Neill worked Mixto for the Classic, Katonah for the Dirt Mile and Pali Kitten for the Juvenile Turf Sprint. Mixto, winner of the Pacific Classic (G1), worked five furlongs from the gate in 1:01.2. Katonah, fourth in the California Crown, went five furlongs from the gate in 1:01.4. Pali Kitten, victorious in the Speakeasy on Oct. 5 at Santa Anita, worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds.

John Sadler worked Dirt Mile prospect Full Serrano. Runner-up in the Pacific Classic, the South America import earned a bullet when completing six furlongs in 1:11.8.

Belmont Park

Grade 1 winner Scottish Lassie worked at Belmont Park in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies on Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

The daughter of McKinzie was among the first to breeze after the training track reopened at 7:30 a.m. EDT and was guided through her exercise by jockey José Lezcano, who piloted her to victory last out to the graduate in the Frizette (G1) on Oct. 5 at Aqueduct.

Scottish Lassie worked outside Jody’s Pride, runner-up in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, and was about one length behind as they came to the wire to complete a half-mile in 49.50 seconds, according to New York Racing Association clockers. Scottish Lassie ranged up to sweep past her workmate into the track’s first turn and galloped out strongly in front.

Trainer and co-owner Jorge Abreu said he wanted an easier work for Scottish Lassie in her first effort since winning the Frizette by an impressive nine lengths.

“Lezcano said they went pretty well, and in the gallop out she was full of herself,” Abreu said. “I told Lezcano I didn’t want her to get head and head right away. I was just trying to get her to relax. First breeze back I didn’t want her going in 47 or anything like that.”

Abreu added Scottish Lassie will work once more at Belmont on either Friday or Saturday before heading to Del Mar.

Graded-stakes winners

There were 41 workouts registered for graded winners across the U.S. and Canada on Sunday.

Muth (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Arkansas Derby, 2023 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed sixth in the California Crown (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the American Pharoah (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Cogburn (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jaipur), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Turf Sprint (G2) going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Del Mar Futurity (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Gun Pilot (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Churchill Downs), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 12th fastest of 68 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 Forego (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 24th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Newgate (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 51 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the California Crown (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frizette), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 85th fastest of 147 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Frizette (G1) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for trainer Jorge Abreu.

Storm the Court (Court Vision), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Laurel Park on Sept. 22 for trainer Lacey Gaudet.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Easter (Exosphere), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Gabriel, 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 15th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 24th fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Rodeo Drive (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 12th fastest of 68 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Zenyatta, 2024 Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of 88 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the First Lady (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernández), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 67th fastest of 88 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 Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 64th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Happy Jack (Oxbow), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Triple Bend), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 17th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 24 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Imagination (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Felipe), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 51 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 Shared Belief going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Pleasanton. It was the 14th fastest of 50 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Fresno on Oct. 4 for trainer Steve Sherman.

Non Compliant (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Oak Leaf), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Oak Leaf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked six furlongs in 1:11.0 at Santa Anita. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed ninth in the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 31 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Honorable Miss Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the sixth fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in a claiming race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 Green Flash Handicap, 2023 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Hopper (Declaration of War), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Oaklawn Mile, 2022 Affirmed), worked three furlongs in 35.6 seconds at Woodbine. It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start, he won the Oaklawn Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on April 1 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Whitmore, 2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Remington Park. It was the seventh fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start, he won the David M. Vance going six furlongs on the main track at Remington Park on Sept. 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed eighth in the City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the eighth fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Mighty Beau going five furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 8 for trainer Laura Cazares.

Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 12th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Delahaye (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Old Forester Mint Julep), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 74th fastest of 147 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed third in the Ballston Spa (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Chad Brown.

Fort Bragg (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dwyer), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of 32 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed third in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 15 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Del Mar Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 17 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Dance Smartly (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 5 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 11 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 33rd fastest of 88 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 Del Mar Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Surveillance (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Troy), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the seventh fastest of 147 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Harvey Pack going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Wayne Potts.

Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 7 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Zona Verde (Calyx), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Jimmy Durante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Unzip Me going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.