Sunday works: 27 graded-stakes winners are on the tab

Angel of Empire continued on the comeback trail, breezing five furlongs in 1:01.6 Sunday morning at Fair Grounds.

The 4-year-old son of Classic Empire hasn't raced since finishing third in the Grade 2 Jim Dandy in July, with his connections saying they would give him time off.

Trained by Brad Cox, he won the Risen Star (G2) and Arkansas Derby (G1) before finishing third in the Kentucky Derby and fourth in the Belmont ahead of his Jim Dandy Start.

He returned to training on Feb. 9 and has breezed three times before Sunday's drill, the first at five furlongs.

Angel of Empire was one of 27 graded-stakes winners with published works on Sunday.

Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Arkansas Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Jim Dandy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked three furlongs in 36.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 21 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Accomplished Girl (Street Boss), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 28 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Fair Grounds Presented by Horse Racing Nation (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Instant Coffee (Bolt d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 33 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 17 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Julia Shining (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Demoiselle), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Palm Beach Downs on Sunday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Comely (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Lord Miles (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wood Memorial), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in the Robert Hilton Memorial going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 25 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Tarifa (Bernardini), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Rachel Alexandra (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Brad Cox.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 75 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 21 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Mission of Joy (Kitten's Joy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Regret, 2023 Florida Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:03.5 on turf at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed fifth in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Graham Motion.

Bellamore (Empire Maker), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Houston Ladies Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 77 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In her last start she won the Houston Ladies Classic (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sam Houston on Jan. 27 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Brad Cox.

Comparative (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Crypto Mo (Mohaymen), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iowa Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 28 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Iowa Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 8 for trainer Travis Murphy.

First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed ninth in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 27 for trainer Brad Cox.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Dec. 3 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going one mile at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Holy Bull (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 3 for trainer Joe Orseno.

More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders' Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Forward Gal (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 3 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Red Route One (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 West Virginia Derby), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 53.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the 75th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Shotgun Hottie (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Molly Pitcher), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 75 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed sixth in the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 2 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Valley View), worked five furlongs in 1:03.5 on turf at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed third in the Endeavour (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 3 for trainer Graham Motion.

Spirit Wind (Bahamian Squall), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sugar Swirl), worked three furlongs in 37.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she won the Sugar Swirl (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 23 for trainer Carlos David.

Track Phantom (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lecomte), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 28 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Risen Star (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

V V's Dream (Mitole), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 75 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Rachel Alexandra (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Kenny McPeek.