Tab + video: Sovereignty leads Mott workers, 26 graded winners

Godolphin’s Kentucky homebred Sovereignty breezed five furlongs in 1:01.39 on Sunday over the Oklahoma dirt training track at Saratoga as he prepares for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, Sovereignty was piloted in the work by assistant trainer Neil Poznansky. He started slightly in front of workmate Playa Del Mar, who was clocked at 1:02.27, before he kicked away strongly in the stretch and finished several lengths in front. New York Racing Association clockers caught Sovereignty through splits of 24.4 and 36.6 seconds and galloping out in 1:14.6 for six furlongs over the fast track.

“He looked good,” Mott said. “He is not one of those horses that works and breaks the stopwatch. He has good solid works, good useful works. That is kind of him. He does what he has to do and what you have him do.”

Sovereignty needs no introduction with the sensational sophomore campaign he has had. The Into Mischief bay has won 5 of 6 starts this year including Grade 1 scores in the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes and most recently the Travers on Aug. 23 at the Spa.

Now Sovereignty will take aim on top-level elders in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

“The main thing is you bring the right horse and get them there in good shape,” Mott said. “The horses are all going to be ready to run. They are going to be fit. Everybody is going to have their horses fit.”

Sovereignty is slated to ship on Wednesday and will work Sunday or Monday at Del Mar, according to Mott.

“I don’t have any reason to think he wouldn’t adapt quickly or well enough,” Mott said. “I’m going just a little bit early. A lot of guys like to do their last work and ship, and that’s fine. The only reason I want to go a few days early is travel problems. You know what I mean? Get it over with.”

Also from the Mott barn, Quiet Street breezed five furlongs in 1:01.44 seconds over the Oklahoma training turf, according to NYRA clockers, in company with Royal Majesty at 1:01.65. Quiet Street, a Kentucky homebred for Godolphin, is targeting the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on Oct. 31 at Del Mar.

Mott also reported that Juddmonte’s Kentucky homebred Scylla is targeting the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. The millionaire 5-year-old Tapit mare breezed a half-mile in 48.2 seconds Saturday at Churchill Downs. She stretched for a third-place finish in the 1 1/8-mile Spinster (G1) on Oct. 5 at Keeneland off of three graded placings in sprints.

“I haven’t talked to Garrett (O’Rourke of Juddmonte), but as far as I know, we are going to run in the mile-and-an-eighth Distaff,” Mott said. “She ran well enough (in the Spinster), and we thought maybe she didn’t prove enough. The sprint division is very deep, and maybe the other division looks like it lost the reigning horse of the year (Thorpedo Anna) and a couple others.”

Across America there were 26 graded-stakes winners on the Sunday tab.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Travers, 2025 Belmont, 2025 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.3 at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Bill Mott.

Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked six furlongs in 1:12.6 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Shared Belief going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Bottle of Rouge (Vino Rosso), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Del Mar Debutante (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Nevada Beach (Omaha Beach), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Goodwood), worked six furlongs in 1:11.8 at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Goodwood (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 72 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 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Dan Blacker.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked six furlongs in 1:10.8 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 24 for trainer Richard Baltas.

There Goes Harvard (Will Take Charge), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Gold Cup), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the seventh fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 30 days ago going four furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start, he won the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 8 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 72 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 City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 27 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Conclude (Collected), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Del Mar Mile, 2023 Del Mar Derby), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 14th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the City of Hope Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 28 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the ninth fastest of 122 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Vosburgh (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Sept. 27 for trainer Robert Falcone Jr.

Bring Theband Home (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Troy), worked four furlongs in 47.1 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the third fastest of 122 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Nearctic Presented by The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2) going five furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 4 for trainer Mark Casse.

Five G (Vekoma), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer George Weaver.

Mission of Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Rodeo Drive), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 24 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. 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernández), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 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 won the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Nysos (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2025 San Diego Handicap), worked six furlongs in 1:11.6 at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the San Diego Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on July 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 14th 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 eighth in the Del Mar Handicap (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Super Chow (Lord Nelson), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Maryland Sprint, 2024 Tom Fool Handicap, 2024 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 10th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Wilmington going six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on Sept. 28 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 40th fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 27 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Queen Maxima (Bucchero), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Unbridled Sidney, 2025 Monrovia), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the California Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 18 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Final Accord (War of Will), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Matron), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 10th fastest of 122 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Matron (G3) going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 2 for trainer Mark Casse.

Innovative (Complexity), a Grade 3 winner (2025 John C. Harris), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 24th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the John C. Harris (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 27 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Jungle Peace (Bungle Inthejungle), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Senorita), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Music City (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Public Assembly (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Heroine), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 72 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Village Voice (Zarak), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Waya), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds on turf at Saratoga. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Waya (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.