Sunday works: Vitruvian Man breezes ahead of Belmont

Vitruvian Man, slated to run in Saturday's Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, worked six furlongs from the gate Sunday at Santa Anita. Other notables on the tab included Gold Phoenix, graded stakes winner Paradise Lake and Magnificat, who is nominated to next Sunday's Desert Stormer Stakes.

Vitruvian Man, trained by Doug O'Neill, completed his drill in 1:13.8. Post positions for the Belmont Stakes will be drawn on Monday at 2 p.m. PDT. By Vino Rosso, Vitruvian Man most recently finished third in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) in his stakes debut on April 4.

Gold Phoenix worked five furlongs on the training track in 1:01.2. Trained by Phil D'Amato, Gold Phoenix is targeting the San Juan Capistrano (G3) on June 14, closing day of the Hollywood meet. Gold Phoenix most recently shipped to Churchill Downs and finished seventh in the Turf Classic (G1) on the Kentucky Derby undercard May 2.

Magnificat earned a bullet when drilling four furlongs in 46.6 seconds. Trained by Richard Mandella, the 4-year-old filly by Omaha Beach exits an allowance win going six furlongs on turf May 15 at Santa Anita. The Desert Stormer goes six furlongs on the main track. Entries will be taken on Tuesday for the Desert Stormer program.

Paradise Lake, winner of the Robert J. Frankel (G3) in January, worked for the second time since finishing fifth on March 15 in the Santa Ana (G3). Trained by Peter Eurton, the 5-year-old mare by Uncle Mo drilled an easy three furlongs on the training track in 39.2 seconds.

White Abarrio (Race Day), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 18 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Travers, 2025 Belmont, 2025 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed second in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 18 for trainer Bill Mott.

Burnham Square (Liam's Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 16 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 90 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed second in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

East Avenue (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fourth in the Alysheba presented by U.S. Army (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Fort Washington (War Front), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Arlington Million), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 90 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Laurel Park on May 16 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Gezora (Almanzor), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Modesty (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 15 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 the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Nysos (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 81 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 Saudi Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 14 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Shred the Gnar (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2026 La Troienne), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 63rd fastest of 81 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Pat O'Brien, 2024 San Diego Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 82 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Imagination (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Santa Anita Sprint Championship, 2024 San Felipe), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.

A Fine Chardonnay (Maclean's Music), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Beaumont), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she won the Beaumont (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 3 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 on turf at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the slowest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 2 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Crude Velocity (Beau Liam), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Pat Day Mile (G2) going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.

On Time Girl (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2026 Eight Belles), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 26 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was seven 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 April 30 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne on May 14 for trainer Chris Block.

Bring the Smoke (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Maryland Sprint (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on May 16 for trainer Whit Beckman.

Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 on turf at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Elusive Quality going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 2 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Double Thunder (Super Saver), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bashford Manor), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 17 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Hawthorne on May 3 for trainer Terry Young.

Just Aloof (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Jimmy Durante), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 79th fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Just Basking (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2026 The Very One), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she placed fourth in the Orchid (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 28 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Nitti (Make Believe), a Grade 3 winner (2025 San Juan Capistrano), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the slowest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Juan Capistrano (G3) going 1 3/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 15 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Nu What's New (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Oaklawn Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start he placed fifth in the Alysheba presented by U.S. Army (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer James DiVito.

Owen Almighty (Speightstown), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Tampa Bay Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 81 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 an allowance race going 7 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on April 28 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Paradise Lake (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Robert J. Frankel), worked three furlongs in 39.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the slowest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Santa Ana (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 15 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Slay the Day (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Limestone), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds on turf at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of five 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 Mamzelle presented by Kentucky Proud (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on April 30 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Speed King (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Fifth Season going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 5 for trainer Ron Moquett.

Willy D's (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2026 Kentucky Cup Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Lake Ouachita going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on May 2 for trainer Mike Maker.