Workouts + videos: Journalism leads Breeders’ Cup tab

Training on the track where he will race Saturday, three-time Grade 1 winner Journalism had his last timed workout Sunday morning before his date in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic.

The winner of the Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Eclipse Award winner Straight No Chaser, who seeks his second straight Breeders’ Cup Sprint victory, worked a half-mile in 49.0 seconds for trainer Dan Blacker at Santa Anita.

Eleven horses who were pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup were among the 26 graded-stakes winners on the Sunday work tab across America.

Journalism (Curlin), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Haskell, 2025 Preakness, 2025 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Del Mar on Sunday. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Pacific Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Michael McCarthy. Journalism is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar.

Kopion (Omaha Beach), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Derby City Distaff, 2024 La Brea), worked three furlongs in 33.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed second in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 2 for trainer Richard Mandella. Kopion is pre-entered as an also-eligible for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar.

Straight No Chaser (Speightster), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 32nd fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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. Straight No Chaser is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar.

Dorth Vader (Girvin), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Ogden Phipps), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 10th fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed second in the Personal Ensign (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer George Weaver. Dorth Vader is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff on Saturday at Del Mar.

Nakatomi (Firing Line), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he won the Phoenix (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 3 for trainer Wesley Ward. Nakatomi is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar.

Nobals (Noble Mission), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 46.0 seconds at Hawthorne. It was the fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Hawthorne. In his last start, he placed second in the Nearctic Presented by The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2) going five furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on Oct. 4 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 John Henry Turf Championship, 2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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. Cabo Spirit is pre-entered as an also-eligible for the Breeders’ Cup Mile on Saturday at Del Mar.

Conclude (Collected), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Del Mar Mile, 2023 Del Mar Derby), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the seventh 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 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.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John Henry Turf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start, he placed 11th in an allowance race going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 4 for trainer David Jacobson.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 13 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Explora (Blame), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Oak Leaf), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of 40 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Oak Leaf (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert. Explora is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies on Friday at Del Mar.

First Peace (Funtastic), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the eighth fastest of 66 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Sept. 27 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Five G (Vekoma), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 24 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.

Katonah (Klimt), a Grade 2 winner (2025 San Pasqual), worked two furlongs in 24.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the only works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on July 27 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernández), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 20 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.

Zeitlos (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Thoroughbred Club of America), worked three furlongs in 36.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed third in the Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 4 for trainer Steve Asmussen. Zeitlos is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 18th fastest of 20 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.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of 40 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 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 fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four 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. Queen Maxima is pre-entered as an also-eligible for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar.

Destino d’Oro (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Pucker Up), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 10th fastest of 42 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 11 for trainer Brad Cox.

Epic Ride (Blame), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Mint Millions Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the seventh fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Turf Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 4 for trainer John Ennis.

Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisiana), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start, he placed ninth in the St. Matthews Overnight going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 1 for trainer David Jacobson.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of 66 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.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the 10th fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start, he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 18 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Obliteration (Violence), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sanford), worked three furlongs in 37.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fifth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed second in the Indian Summer going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen. Obliteration is pre-entered for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on Friday at Del Mar.

Whatchatalkinabout (Dialed In), a Grade 3 winner (2025 John A. Nerud), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Keeneland. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed third in the Phoenix (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 3 for trainer Wesley Ward. Whatchatalkinabout is pre-entered as an also-eligible for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Saturday at Del Mar.