The tab: National Treasure fires bullet in final work for Whitney

In his final workout before Saturday’s Grade 1 Whitney Stakes, three-time Grade 1 winner National Treasure fired a bullet Sunday morning for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert at Del Mar.

The Met Mile (G1) winner who also scored in last year’s Preakness and this year’s Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) went five furlongs in 59.4 seconds, the fastest of the track’s 52 morning workouts at that distance.

The 4-year-old Quality Road colt owned by the SF Racing partnership has had six consecutive weekly workouts as he gets ready for next weekend’s $1 million race at Saratoga.

Also training at Del Mar for Baffert, 3-year-old colt Muth went a half-mile in 49.8 seconds as he works toward a possible comeback next month in the Travers (G1) at Saratoga. Scratched from the Preakness because of a fever, Muth has not raced since March 30, when he won the Arkansas Derby (G1).

There were no fewer than 27 workouts Sunday by graded-stakes winners across the U.S. and Canada.

National Treasure (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Metropolitan Handicap, 2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Del Mar on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Metropolitan Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Muth (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Arkansas Derby, 2023 American Pharoah), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 68th fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 30 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Anisette (Awtaad), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Gamely, 2023 American Oaks, 2023 Del Mar Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 42nd fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start she won the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Aspen Grove (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 54.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the slowest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed seventh in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Jack Sisterson.

Beatbox (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 13th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fifth in the Monmouth (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Beer Can Man (Can the Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 Turf Monster, 2020 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Los Alamitos. It was the 16th fastest of 38 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Cogburn (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Jaipur), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Jaipur (G1) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 35th fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Evening Sun (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2022 San Francisco Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 76th fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 5 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Fast as Flight (Air Force Blue), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Modesty), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds on turf at Woodbine. It was the fourth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed seventh in the Nassau (G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on June 29 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Fev Rover (Gutaifan), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Beverly D.), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 16th fastest of 90 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed second in the Nassau (G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on June 29 for trainer Mark Casse.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Pleasanton. It was the ninth fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Pleasanton Mile going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Pleasanton on July 7 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Monmouth Park. It was the third fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed second in the Dwyer (G3) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on July 6 for trainer Joe Orseno.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Louisiana Downs. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 6 for trainer Tanner Tracy.

Honor D Lady (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Delaware Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 40th fastest of 118 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Delaware Handicap (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Delaware Park on July 7 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked six furlongs in 1:13.0 at Pleasanton. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pleasanton Mile going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Pleasanton on July 7 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of seven works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed ninth in the Lake George (G3) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on July 20 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.

Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed second in the Tom Fool Handicap (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on March 2 for trainer Will Walden.

More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Keeneland. It was the fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. 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.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 22nd fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start he won the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Mullikin (Violence), a Grade 2 winner (2024 John A. Nerud), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland. It was the third fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the John A. Nerud (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on July 6 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.

Red Route One (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2024 New Orleans Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Saratoga. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 6 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the third fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan on March 30 for trainer Brad Cox.

Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cardinal), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland. It was the seventh fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 11th in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Endeavour, 2022 Regret), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Skylight Training Center. It was the fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she won the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 30 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 13th fastest of 118 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 15 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.

Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Laurel Park. It was the 16th fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Laurel Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Laurel Park on June 30 for trainer Nolan Ramsey.