Sunday works: Sierra Leone is 1 of 48 graded winners on tab
Eclipse Award winner Sierra Leone, who has been away from racing since a disappointing defeat in March, breezed again Sunday morning as he works toward a possible return next month at Churchill Downs.
The winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar and the top 3-year-old male of 2024 worked a half-mile in 48.8 seconds on the Belmont Park training track. It was his eighth consecutive weekly drill since he finished third in the Grade 2 New Orleans Classic on March 22.
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Although trainer Chad Brown has made a firm commitment publicly, the Stephen Foster (G1) on June 28 has been mentioned as a possible next race for Sierra Leone.
There were 48 graded-stakes winners on the Sunday work tab across America.
Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 50th fastest of 227 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed third in the New Orleans Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 22 for trainer Chad Brown.
Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Maker’s Mark Mile, 2024 Turf Mile, 2024 Fourstardave Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 11th fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was 22 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 11 for trainer Chad Brown.
She Feels Pretty (Karakontie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 American Oaks, 2024 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 43rd fastest of 75 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the Modesty presented by Veritas Prime (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Burnham Square (Liam’s Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Blue Grass), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Skylight Training Center. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Ian Wilkes.
East Avenue (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Downs. It was the 16th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed third in the Pat Day Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Johannes (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Shoemaker Mile), worked three furlongs in 35.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the San Gabriel (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Tim Yakteen.
Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked six furlongs in 1:16.8 at Saratoga. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Gary Contessa.
Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Malibu), worked seven furlongs in 1:28.0 at Santa Anita. It was the only works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Godolphin Mile (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Scottish Lassie (McKinzie), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frizette), worked five furlongs in 58.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 1 for trainer Jorge Abreu.
Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Chillingworth (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fourth fastest of 75 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Integration (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Red Smith, 2023 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 85th fastest of 227 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Think Big (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Turf Sprint, 2025 Shakertown), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Delaware Park. It was the 12th fastest of 36 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In his last start, he won the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernández), worked four furlongs in 52.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the Siren Lure going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 10 for trainer Leonard Powell.
Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 21st fastest of 52 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 Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 3 for trainer George Papaprodromou.
Crazy Mason (Coal Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Carter), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fifth fastest of 227 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won the Carter (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 5 for trainer Greg Sacco.
Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 San Diego Handicap), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Mark Glatt.
General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 85th fastest of 227 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed eighth in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 26 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 53rd fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 159th fastest of 227 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.
Happy Jack (Oxbow), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Triple Bend), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 22nd fastest of 25 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.
Jody’s Pride (American Pharoah), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Ruffian), worked five furlongs in 58.1 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Jorge Abreu.
Kehoe Beach (Omaha Beach), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mrs. Revere), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds on turf at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed third in the Jenny Wiley (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 12 for trainer Wesley Ward.
May Day Ready (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 25th fastest of 75 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she placed 13th in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (G1) going about one mile on the turf at Kyoto on Dec. 8 for trainer Joe Lee.
Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Prince Abama (Tamayuz), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Hollywood Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Los Alamitos. It was the fifth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start, he placed second in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 29 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Skelly (Practical Joke), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap, 2023 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the sixth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Lake Hamilton going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on May 2 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 52nd fastest of 227 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he won the Westchester (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
Bold Journey (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 23rd fastest of 227 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed second in the Elusive Quality going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Bill Mott.
Brilliant Berti (Noble Mission), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 13th fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he won the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Call Me Midnight (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Louisiana Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 24 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 main track at Louisiana Downs on May 12 for trainer Jonathan Wong.
Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Los Alamitos. It was the 11th fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start, she placed 10th in the Autumn Miss (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Duvet Day (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cardinal), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 on turf at Churchill Downs. It was the slowest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she won the Cardinal (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 28 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Flood Zone (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed seventh in the UAE Derby (G2) going about 1 3/16 miles on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Brad Cox.
How Did He Do That (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Oklahoma Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Louisiana Downs. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on April 11 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 58th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed second in the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Majestic Eagle (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2019 American), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Delaware Park. It was the 25th fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed ninth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 12 for trainer Michael Simone.
Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the eighth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Opening Verse going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Joe Sharp.
No Mo Candy (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Pebbles (G3) going one mile on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 8 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.
Paris Secret (Zoffany), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Los Alamitos. It was the fifth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In her last start, she placed 11th in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 15 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Regret), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the 21st fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed second in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Mike Maker.
Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the ninth fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 30th fastest of 75 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Thought Process (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 52 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed ninth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Phil D’Amato.
Visually (Enticed), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Senorita), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 54th fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 18 for trainer Librado Barocio.