Watch: Messier drills for Ky. Derby on busy Saturday work tab

Kentucky Derby contender Messier on Saturday worked for the first time since a runner-up effort in the Santa Anita Derby (G1).

The son of Empire Maker drilled five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita, which was the ninth fastest of 48 works at the distance. 

Below is the rest of Saturday's graded-stakes work tab. To see where these horses might be headed next, view the Horse Racing Nation Stakes Schedule here.

Cross Border (English Channel) a two time Grade 2 winner (2021 Bowling Green 2020 Bowling Green) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.2 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 7th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 4th in the TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on April 2 for trainer Mike Maker.

Happy Farm (Ghostzapper) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Fall Highweight) worked 4 furlongs in 48.9 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in a claiming race going 6 furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on February 27 for trainer Rudy R. Rodriguez.

Early Voting (Gun Runner) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Withers) worked 4 furlongs in 49.9 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 118 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Wood Memorial Presented by Resorts World Casino (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 9 for trainer Chad Brown.

Wit (Practical Joke) a two time Grade 3 winner (2022 Bay Shore 2021 Sanford) worked 4 furlongs in 49.2 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 118 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Bay Shore (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 9 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Rattle N Roll (Connect) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Claiborne Breeders' Futurity) worked 4 furlongs in 48.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 6th in the Toyota Blue Grass (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Classic Causeway (Giant's Causeway) a Grade 2 winner (2022 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 11th in the Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 2 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Un Ojo (Laoban) a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rebel) worked 5 furlongs in 59.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at The Training Center At Copper Crowne. In his last start he placed 8th in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 2 for trainer Ricky Courville.

Hidden Connection (Connect) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Pocahontas) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 26 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Castle & Key Bourbon) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on April 2 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Nostalgic (Medaglia d'Oro) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gazelle) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Gazelle (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 9 for trainer Bill Mott.

Cyberknife (Gun Runner) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Arkansas Derby) worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Arkansas Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Smile Happy (Runhappy) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Kentucky Jockey Club) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 70 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Toyota Blue Grass (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Title Ready (More Than Ready) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Louisiana) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 84 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 4th in an allowance race going 1 mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 2 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Admission Office (Point of Entry) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Louisville) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 6th in the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on February 27 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Long Range Toddy (Take Charge Indy) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Rebel) worked 4 furlongs in 47.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Commonwealth (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

In Good Spirits (Ghostzapper) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Mint Ladies Sprint) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 10th in the Buffalo Trace Franklin County (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on October 15 for trainer Al Stall Jr..

Lady Rocket (Tale of the Cat) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Go for Wand H.) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 4th in the Madison (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Brad Cox.

Aloha West (Hard Spun) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Qatar Racing Breeders' Cup Sprint) worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 3 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 6 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Qatar Racing Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Wayne M. Catalano.

Dennis' Moment (Tiznow) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Iroquois) worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 64th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 3rd in an allowance race going 7 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on February 27 for trainer Dale Romans.

Prevalence (Medaglia d'Oro) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Commonwealth) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Commonwealth (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Souper Sensational (Curlin) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Victory Ride) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 70 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 5th in the Lexus Raven Run (G2) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on October 23 for trainer Mark Casse.

Carribean Caper (Speightstown) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Dogwood) worked 4 furlongs in 50.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 67th fastest of 84 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed 1st in the Dogwood (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on September 25 for trainer Al Stall Jr..

Just One Time (Not This Time) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Madison) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 84 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Madison (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Brad Cox.

Weyburn (Pioneerof the Nile) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Gotham) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 70 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Sir Shackleton Presented by New Holland going 7 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 2 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Runnin'toluvya (Fiber Sonde) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Charles Town Classic) worked 3 furlongs in 36.0 at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 furlongs at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races. In his last start he placed 4th in the A Huevo going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Hollywood Casino At Charles Town Races on December 11 for trainer Timothy Grams.

American Power (Power Broker) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Toboggan) worked 3 furlongs in 38.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 5 works at the distance. His previous work was 167 days ago going 4 furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed 5th in an allowance race going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on September 2 for trainer Rob Atras.

English Bee (English Channel) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Commonwealth Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:04.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 12 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 5th in the Kitten's Joy Appleton (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 2 for trainer Graham Motion.

Gray's Fable (Gio Ponti) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kitten's Joy Appleton) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 34 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 4th in the Kitten's Joy Appleton (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 2 for trainer Roger Attfield.

Roadster (Quality Road) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Santa Anita Derby) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 7 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 7th in the Oaklawn Mile (G3) going 1 mile on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 2 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Will's Secret (Will Take Charge) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Honeybee) worked 4 furlongs in 50.8 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 84th fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 7th in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on September 25 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Red Ghost (Ghostzapper) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Miss Preakness) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.2 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 3rd in an allowance race going 6 furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on March 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational) worked 5 furlongs in 1:04.4 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Silks Run going 5 furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 19 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Gear Jockey (Twirling Candy) a Grade 3 winner (2021 FanDuel Turf Sprint) worked 4 furlongs in 50.4 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 7 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Mystic Guide (Ghostzapper) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Jim Dandy) worked 3 furlongs in 37.4 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on July 3 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Kimari (Munnings) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Madison) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 34 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Madison (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Public Sector (GB) (Kingman (GB)) a two time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame) worked 4 furlongs in 51.0 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 7 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 4th in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on November 27 for trainer Chad Brown.

Fantasioso (ARG) (Strategic Prince (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup) worked 3 furlongs in 38.6 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 2 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 5th in the Mac Diarmida (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 5 for trainer Ignacio Correas IV.

Kathleen O. (Upstart) a two time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks 2022 Davona Dale presented by FanDuel) worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 91 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed 1st in the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 2 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Zandon (Upstart) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Toyota Blue Grass) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 91 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Toyota Blue Grass (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Chad Brown.

Verbal (Flintshire (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille) worked 4 furlongs in 51.0 on turf at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 7 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 5th in the Kentucky Utilities Transylvania (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Pickin' Time (Stay Thirsty) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Nashua) worked 5 furlongs in 59.5 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 1st in the City of Laurel going 7 furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on November 27 for trainer Kelly Breen.

Clear Vision (Artie Schiller) a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf) worked 4 furlongs in 50.4 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 6th in the Canadian Turf (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 5 for trainer Matthew Brice O'Connor.

Leader of the Band (Bandbox) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Monmouth Oaks) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.3 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 20 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going 4 furlongs at Parx Racing. In her last start she placed 1st in an allowance race going 1 mile 70 yards on the main track at Parx Racing on March 29 for trainer John Servis.

Varda (Distorted Humor) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Starlet) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 3rd in the Beholder Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Red Flag (Tamarkuz) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bob Hope) worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.8 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Pasadena going 1 mile on the turf at Santa Anita Park on February 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Spielberg (Union Rags) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Los Alamitos Futurity) worked 5 furlongs in 59.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 4th in the Santa Anita H. presented by Yaamava' Resort & Casino (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Blitzkrieg (War Front) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 American 2019 San Francisco Mile) worked 3 furlongs in 35.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 5 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 3 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on January 1 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Restrainedvengence (Hold Me Back) a Grade 3 winner (2021 American) worked 4 furlongs in 49.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 62 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 5th in the John Shear Mile going 1 mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on April 10 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Law Abidin Citizen (Twirling Candy) a two time Grade 3 winner (2019 Longacres Mile 2019 Daytona) worked 4 furlongs in 49.8 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 7th in the Phoenix Gold Cup H. going 6 furlongs on the main track at Turf Paradise on March 11 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Messier (Empire Maker) a two time Grade 3 winner (2022 Robert B. Lewis 2021 Bob Hope) worked 5 furlongs in 59.8 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 48 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the RUNHAPPY Santa Anita Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on April 9 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Newgrange (Violence) a two time Grade 3 winner (2022 Southwest 2022 Sham) worked 5 furlongs in 59.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 6th in the Rebel (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on February 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Ivar (BRZ) (Agnes Gold (JPN)) a Grade 1 winner (2020 Turf Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 6 furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed 3rd in the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile Presented by PDJF (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Paulo H. Lobo.

Center Aisle (Into Mischief) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Sugar Swirl) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at The Thoroughbred Center on Saturday morning. It was the 7th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 9th in the Madison (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 9 for trainer Paulo H. Lobo.

Faraway Kitten (Kitten's Joy) a Grade 3 winner (2019 American Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.4 at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 46th fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 5 furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed 6th in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on December 5 for trainer Denyse McClachrie.