Works: Henley's Joy is among 19 graded-stakes winners on tab

Henley's Joy, a 7-year-old Grade 1 winner who has yet to reach the winner's circle this year, was among 19 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday around the U.S.

The son of Kitten's Joy worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Training Center, the third fastest of  25 works at the distance.

The Mike Maker-trained gelding recorded his Grade 1 victory in the 2019 Belmont Derby Invitational but is winless in 31 starts since then. Most recently he finished third in an allowance race over the synthetic track at Woodbine on Oct. 8.

That was his first start for Maker after being claimed by new owners Paradise Farm Corp. and David Staudacher for $62,500 out of an allowance-optional claiming race on Sept. 9 at Kentucky Downs.

Here is the entire list of graded-stakes workers on Saturday:

Henley's Joy (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on Oct. 8 for trainer Mike Maker.

Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Niall Brennan Stables on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Niall Brennan Stables. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Public Sector (Kingman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Hill Prince, 2021 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 58th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 109th fastest of 125 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Bet on Sunshine going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 4 for trainer Wayne Catalano.

Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed second in the Princess Rooney Invitational (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Oct. 7 for trainer David Fawkes.

O'Connor (Boboman), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Fayette), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 66 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Fayette (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Charles Town Classic), worked five furlongs in 59.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed ninth in an allowance race going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 14 for trainer Mike Maker.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Raven Run), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 128 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Raven Run (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 21 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 125 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed 10th in the Twilight Derby (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Bizzee Channel (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Arlington), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Larry Rivelli.

Durante (Distorted Humor), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 62nd fastest of 141 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 24 for trainer David Jacobson.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Kitten's Joy), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 10 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 River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:00.7 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed third in the Clark (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 for trainer Antonio Sano.

Jalen Journey (With Distinction), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start he placed second in a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Remington Park on Dec. 2 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 73 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Thanksgiving Classic going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Nov. 23 for trainer Paul McGee.

Second of July (Jack Milton), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Futurity), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Louisiana Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Dec. 8 for trainer Jonas Gibson.

Tide of the Sea (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 W. L. McKnight), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 128 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 10th in the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 11 for trainer Tom Morley.

West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iroquois), worked six furlongs in 1:15.2 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In his last start he placed fifth in the Breeders' Futurity (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 7 for trainer Larry Demeritte.