Workouts: Sierra Leone leads 38 graded winners, 1 Derby hope

Continuing to getting ready for an ambitious 4-year-old season, Eclipse Award finalist Sierra Leone breezed Sunday morning in Florida.

The two-time Grade 1 winner was clocked going a half-mile in 50.6 seconds at Payson Park. It was Sierra Leone’s second drill for trainer Chad Brown since he came back from a break following his Nov. 2 triumph in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Sierra Leone is being pointed to next month’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) with longer-term goals being the Whitney (G1) during the Saratoga summer and a repeat bid in the Breeders’ Cup this fall at Del Mar.

There were 38 graded-stakes winners and one Kentucky Derby 2025 futures betting choice on the Sunday work tab.

Graded-stakes winners

Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic, 2024 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Payson Park on Sunday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Mixto (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Pacific Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 76th fastest of 88 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 Native Diver (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 23 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Malibu), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 25th fastest of 123 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 36th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 36th fastest of 88 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Malibu (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fifth fastest of 123 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Starlet (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 7 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fayette, 2024 Lukas Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Payson Park. It was the fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Clark (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Integration (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Red Smith, 2023 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 on turf at Payson Park. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 36th fastest of 88 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 Korea Sprint (G3) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Seoul on Sept. 8 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Atitlan (The Factor), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 21st fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Mathis Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Emery (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Raven Run), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Payson Park. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she won the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 19 for trainer Brad Cox.

First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 25th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed seventh in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 83rd fastest of 181 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Buddy Diliberto Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the ninth fastest of 113 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Jan. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Neat (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 20th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed seventh in the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Rob Atras.

Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the second fastest of 108 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he won the Woodford (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 5 for trainer John Terranova.

Prerequisite (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 50th fastest of 53 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed 10th in the Matriarch (G1) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Chad Brown.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.5 at Gulfstream Park. It was the fourth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed third in the Harlan’s Holiday (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Bobby Dibona.

Stitched (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 65th fastest of 181 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Richard R. Scherer Memorial going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Greg Foley.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 29 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Pleasanton. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Laffit Pincay Jr. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. 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.

Yes I Am Free (Uncaptured), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, 2022 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint), worked three furlongs in 34.6 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 10th in the Janus going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 on turf at Palm Meadows. It was the fifth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 7 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 52.6 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 171st fastest of 181 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the Buddy Diliberto Memorial going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21 for trainer Chris Block.

Battle of Normandy (City of Light), a Grade 3 winner (2024 River City), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 on turf at Payson Park. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Big City Lights (Mr. Big), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Palos Verdes), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cary Grant going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 9 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 58th fastest of 88 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cecil B. DeMille (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 17th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed eighth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 30 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.

Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 95th fastest of 181 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Louisiana Downs. It was the slower of two works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he won the Zia Park Championship going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Zia Park on Nov. 26 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Jonathan’s Way (Vekoma), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Iroquois), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 17th fastest of 181 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 30 for trainer Phil Bauer.

Lagynos (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Commonwealth Turf), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Fair Grounds. It was the 150th fastest of 181 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Woodchopper going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

R Harper Rose (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Forward Gal), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fourth fastest of 59 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Sugar Swirl going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 21 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Running Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monmouth), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 32nd fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he won the Artie Schiller going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Smokin’ T (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 River City), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park. It was the 12th fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 10 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

The Queens M G (Thousand Words), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Adirondack), worked three furlongs in 36.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the second fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed third in the Tempted going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Nov. 2 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Where’s My Ring (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Gazelle), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita. It was the 12th fastest of 88 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed 10th in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Val Brinkerhoff.

Kentucky Derby futures

Clock Tower (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cecil B. DeMille) worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 57th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Cecil B. DeMille (G3) going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 1 for trainer Wesley Ward.