Baffert has plans for Du Jour, 1 of 25 graded winners on tab

Du Jour, who was scratched out of Friday’s Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile at Keeneland, stayed home for a morning workout at Santa Anita, where he has been re-aimed for a top-level race next month.

The winner of last month’s Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) went a half-mile in 48.6 seconds for trainer Bob Baffert, who also worked fellow Grade 1 winners National Treasure and Muth as well as Grade 3 winners Mr Fisk and Reincarnate.

Baffert said Friday afternoon that Du Jour, a 6-year-old gelding co-owned by his wife Jill and by Debbie Lanni, would target the May 27 running of the Shoemaker Mile (G1) at Santa Anita. He said he did not have a next race yet for National Treasure.

There were 25 graded-stakes winners on the Friday work tab across the U.S. and Canada.

Du Jour (Temple City), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 52 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

National Treasure (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, 2023 Preakness), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 35th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Saudi Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Feb. 24 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Fierceness (City of Light), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Florida Derby, 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Muth (Good Magic), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Arkansas Derby, 2023 American Pharoah), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 11th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Hard to Justify (Justify), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the sixth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was the sixth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 17th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 9 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Bing Crosby), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 28th fastest of 52 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the San Carlos (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 16 for trainer Eric Kruljac.

Whitebeam (Caravaggio), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Diana), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the fifth fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Get Smokin (Get Stormy), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Turf Cup, 2020 Hill Prince), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Woodbine. It was the fastest of 44 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Mark Casse.

Agate Road (Quality Road), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pilgrim), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Louisiana Derby (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 23 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Dorth Vader (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Davona Dale), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Palm Beach Downs. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed fourth in the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 5 for trainer George Weaver.

Instant Coffee (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Oaklawn. It was the 11th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 17 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Oaklawn. It was the 29th fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 23 for trainer Rob Atras.

Salesman (Dubawi), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance), worked six furlongs in 1:12.8 at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 3 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 23rd fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the $100000 Michelob Ultra Challenger (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 9 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 16th fastest of 20 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Ghostzapper (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 30 for trainer Bobby Dibona.

Three Witches (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Monica), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita. It was the 17th fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Monica (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 3 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Luis Rey, 2024 San Marcos, 2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked six furlongs in 1:14.6 at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Luis Rey (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 23 for trainer John Sadler.

Linda’s Gift (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Santa Ana, 2023 Red Carpet), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 23rd fastest of 51 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Ana (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 24 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten’s Joy), worked five furlongs in 1:02.3 at Palm Beach Downs. It was the second fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Ft. Lauderdale (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 30 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Like the King (Palace Malice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Jeff Ruby Steaks), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds at Casse Training Center. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Casse Training Center. In his last start he placed fourth in the Prairie Bayou going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 16 for trainer Mark Casse.

Mr Fisk (Arrogate), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Native Diver), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita. It was the 10th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the San Pasqual (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the 18th fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed seventh in the Dowager (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 22 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Reincarnate (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sham), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 51 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 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.