Works report: Baeza puts final touches on Belmont prep

Baeza, third in the Kentucky Derby in his most recent start, did his final work Monday before an expected start in Saturday's Belmont Stakes. Trained by John Shirreffs, Baeza worked four furlongs in 48.96 over the Oklahoma training track.

A son of McKinzie, Baeza is a half-brother to both 2024 Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch and 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage. He still seeks his first graded-stakes win, but has run well in both his top-level tries. He earned his ticket to the Kentucky Derby after a close second behind Journalism in the Santa Anita Derby (G1). Then, despite a far-outside post for the Kentucky Derby, he had plenty left to finish strongly in the lane, crossing the wire third behind Sovereignty and Journalism. The three horses will clash again Saturday in the Belmont.

These 14 graded-stakes winners worked Monday across the country:

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Malibu), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going seven furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Godolphin Mile (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan on April 5 for trainer Doug O'Neill.

Stronghold (Ghostzapper), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Santa Anita Derby), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Rodeo Drive, 2024 John C. Mabee), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Robert J. Frankel (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 27 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

May Day Ready (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Jessamine), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she placed 13th in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (G1) going about one mile on the turf at Kyoto on Dec. 8 for trainer Joe Lee.

Scaramouche (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Gallant Bob), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Parx Racing on Monday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going three furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start, he placed seventh in the State Representative's Sprint going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 24 for trainer Guadalupe Preciado.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Haynesfield going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on April 6 for trainer Linda Rice.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th 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 fourth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 11 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the slowest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Cinema going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 11 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Full Moon Madness (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Tom Fool), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed fourth in the John A. Nerud (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Michelle Nevin.

Iron Man Cal (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Zuma Beach), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 12th 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 sixth in the American Turf (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Society Man (Good Magic), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Matt Winn), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga on Monday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 18 for trainer Danny Gargan.

Stay Hot (Summer Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Cecil B. DeMille), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Mathis Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Peter Eurton.