Sunday tab: Taiba fires a bullet at Santa Anita

Taiba worked 5 furlongs in a speedy 59.6 seconds Sunday at Santa Anita – the fastest of 45 works at the distance.

It was his first work at 5 furlongs since he finished 12th in the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Tim Yakteen told Horse Racing Nation that the next stop for the Gun Runner colt could be the East Coast, perhaps for the Haskell (G1) or Travers (G1).

Here are the details of Sunday works by 34 graded-stakes winners.

Taiba (Gun Runner) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 59.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 12th in the Kentucky Derby (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

American Power (Power Broker) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Toboggan) worked 4 furlongs in 50.1 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Sept. 2 for trainer Rob Atras.

Frank's Rockette (Into Mischief) a two-time Grade 2 winner (2020 Gallant Bloom, 2020 Prioress) worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.0 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Vagrancy H. (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 14 for trainer Bill Mott.

Maracuja (Honor Code) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Coaching Club American Oaks) worked 4 furlongs in 48.9 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 61 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Apple Blossom H. (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 23 for trainer Rob Atras.

Officiating (Blame) a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Tom Fool, 2021 Mr. Prospector) worked 4 furlongs in 49.9 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 52nd fastest of 97 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in the Runhappy (G3) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 14 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Scalding (Nyquist) a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ben Ali, 2022 $100000 Challenger) worked 4 furlongs in 50.6 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 61 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Blame going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 4 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Plum Ali (First Samurai) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Miss Grillo) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 on turf at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed seventh in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 14 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Early Voting (Gun Runner) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Preakness) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Preakness (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 21 for trainer Chad Brown.

Zandon (Upstart) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Blue Grass) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going 5 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Technical Analysis (IRE) (Kingman (GB)) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Lake Placid) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 on turf at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 8 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Gallorette (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 21 for trainer Chad Brown.

Secret Oath (Arrogate) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Kentucky Oaks) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 21 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lexington) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Brad Cox.

Set Piece (GB) (Dansili (GB)) a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Dinner Party, 2021 Wise Dan) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.0 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seen days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Dinner Party (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 21 for trainer Brad Cox.

Un Ojo (Laoban) a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rebel) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 2 for trainer Ricky Courville.

Risk Taking (Medaglia d'Oro) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Withers) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is 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 main track at Churchill Downs on June 5 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mandaloun (Into Mischief) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Haskell) worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.4 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 1 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed ninth in the Saudi Cup (G1) going about 1 1/8 miles at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 26 for trainer Brad Cox.

Arklow (Arch) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on Oct. 9 for trainer Brad Cox.

Plainsman (Flatter) a three-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Razorback, 2021 Ack Ack, 2018 Discovery) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 23 for trainer Brad Cox.

Long Range Toddy (Take Charge Indy) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Rebel) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Aristides going 6 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 4 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Lady Rocket (Tale of the Cat) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Go for Wand) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Ruffian (G2) going 1 mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 8 for trainer Brad Cox.

Special Reserve (Midshipman) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Phoenix) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Training on Sunday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 8 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going 6 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 6 for trainer Mike Maker.

White Abarrio (Race Day) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Florida Derby) worked 4 furlongs in 50.4 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 42nd fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 16th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 7 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Drain the Clock (Maclean's Music) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Woody Stephens) worked 4 furlongs in 47.9 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) going about 6 furlongs at Meydan Racecourse on March 26 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Cellist (Big Blue Kitten) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Louisville) worked 5 furlongs in 1:04.0 at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 21 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Army Wife (Declaration of War) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Black-Eyed Susan) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 15 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Shawnee going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 4 for trainer Mike Maker.

Bound for Nowhere (The Factor) a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Shakertown, 2018 Shakertown) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Fair Grounds on March 19 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Burgoo Alley (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Autumn Miss) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start she placed sixth in the Megahertz (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 29 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Silver Prospector (Declaration of War) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Kentucky Jockey Club) worked 5 furlongs in 59.8 at Lone Star Park on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start he won the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) going 1 mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 30 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front) a Grade 2 winner (2021 San Marcos) worked 4 furlongs in 49.2 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 7th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on May 30 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Elm Drive (Mohaymen) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the Angels Flight going 7 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on May 8 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Cairo Memories (Cairo Prince) a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Honeymoon, 2022 Providencia) worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.6 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 2 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she won the Honeymoon (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita Park on May 29 for trainer Bob Hess Jr..

Ain't Easy (Into Mischief) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Chandelier) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Eight Belles (G2) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Enforceable (Tapit) a Grade 3 winner (2020 LeComte) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 48th fastest of 79 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going 5 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed eighth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 15 for trainer Mark Casse.

March to the Arch (Arch) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Wise Dan) worked 5 furlongs in 58.4 at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 5 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 11th in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 29 for trainer Mark Casse.