Video: Sovereignty is 1 of 45 graded winners on Sunday tab

Godolphin’s Kentucky homebred Sovereignty worked a half-mile in 48.84 seconds on the Oklahoma training track at Saratoga on Sunday in preparation for a start in Belmont Stakes 2025 on Saturday.

Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, the Kentucky Derby winner went solo under exercise rider Neil Poznansky. New York Racing Association clockers timed the work through splits of 12.6 and 24.4 seconds and out in 1:02.0 and up in 1:16.6.

“He went well,” Mott said. “We just wanted a nice breeze in 48, 49, which is what we got. He galloped out good. He looked smooth. He came back good. It was a maintenance-type breeze, and that is what we got.”

The Into Mischief bay graduated in style with a five-length romp in the Grade 3 Street Sense in October at Churchill Downs to close his juvenile campaign. He made a winning seasonal debut in the Fountain of Youth (G2) on March 1 at Gulfstream Park ahead of a closing second to Tappan Street in the Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 at the Hallandale Beach, Fla., oval.

Sovereignty exited post 16 of 19 in the Kentucky Derby. After clipping heels and a slight bobble after the break, he saved ground near the back of the pack. He moved five wide into the final turn and followed favored Journalism, taking command in upper stretch and powering away to a 1 1/2-length score under regular pilot Júnior Alvarado.

Sovereignty, out of Bernardini mare Crowned, has banked $3,672,800 via a 6: 3-2-0 record. His second dam is multiple graded-stakes-winning millionaire Mushka, who won the 2009 Spinster (G1) for Mott on what was then a synthetic track at Keeneland.

Preakness winner Journalism, who also worked Sunday, was confirmed as an entrant for the Belmont Stakes. He will get another chance against Sovereignty after finishing second in the Derby.

There were 45 graded-stakes winners on the Sunday work tab.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Kentucky Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.84 seconds at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bill Mott.

Journalism (Curlin), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Preakness, 2025 Santa Anita Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 61st fastest of 207 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Burnham Square (Liam's Map), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Skylight Training Center. It was the fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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 five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 23 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.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 37th fastest of 93 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Gaming (Game Winner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the 11th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Mullikin (Violence), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Forego), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 11th fastest of 117 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Rodolphe Brisset.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 110th fastest of 130 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four 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 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Keeneland. It was the seventh fastest of 117 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 51.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 204th fastest of 207 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.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Ladies Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 23rd fastest of 117 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Unbridled Sidney (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the second fastest of 19 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 Siren Lure going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 10 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Churchill Downs. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Turf Sprint (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 73rd fastest of 207 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer Bill Mott.

Balladeer (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John Henry Turf Championship), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 37th fastest of 49 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.

Emery (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 32nd fastest of 130 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

General Jim (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat Day Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 92nd fastest of 207 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.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 96th fastest of 207 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.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the 14th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Isaac Murphy Marathon going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on April 30 for trainer Whit Beckman.

Kehoe Beach (Omaha Beach), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Mrs. Revere), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 on turf at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was seven 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.

Minaret Station (Instilled Regard), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 87th fastest of 117 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he won the Bourbon (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 6 for trainer Will Walden.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 19 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 1:01.2 at Los Alamitos. It was the 13th fastest of 24 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.

Scylla (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Fleur de Lis), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the seventh fastest of 17 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bill Mott.

Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 25th fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Randy Morse.

Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fourth fastest of 49 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.

Endlessly (Oscar Performance), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 2023 Zuma Beach, 2023 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 15th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the American (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Fort Washington (War Front), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Dinner Party, 2025 Canadian Turf, 2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the second fastest of 207 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 Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bold Ruler, 2022 Bold Ruler), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Tom Fool (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on March 1 for trainer John Toscano Jr.

Abientot (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matron), worked four furlongs in 47.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed ninth in the Mamzelle (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 10 for trainer Mark Casse.

Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of 207 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 49.8 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 127th fastest of 207 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.

Disarm (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Matt Winn), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Downs. It was the 18th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Echo Sound (Echo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Miss Preakness), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 101st fastest of 117 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Miss Preakness (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 16 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Éclatant (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Forward Gal), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the sixth fastest of 130 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed ninth in the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 72nd fastest of 130 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 16 for trainer Brad Cox.

Extra Añejo (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Commonwealth), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the third fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Final Gambit (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs. It was the sixth fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Flood Zone (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gotham), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 32nd fastest of 130 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.

Maltese Falcon (Caravaggio), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Jolla Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 3 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 25th fastest of 207 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start, she placed eighth in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Speed King (Volatile), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 84th fastest of 130 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 Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 29 for trainer Ron Moquett.

Taking Candy (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Fair Grounds), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 34th fastest of 117 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.

Uncorked (Pierro), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Royal Heroine), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the seventh fastest of 19 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Mizdirection going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 17 for trainer Phil D'Amato.