Works report: Speaking Scout tunes up for Keeneland

Speaking Scout, who is probable for the Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile on Friday, worked Monday morning at Keeneland. The 4-year-old Mr Speaker gelding went four furlongs in 49.20 seconds over the dirt, second-fastest of 15 at the distance. Last year the Graham Motion trainee won the Hollywood Derby (G1), and he most recently finished third in the Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1).

Amy C, an improving West Coast turf sprinter, also continued working toward a return for trainer Phil D'Amato. She last raced Jan. 2 in the Las Cienegas down the hill at Santa Anita, notching her second consecutive stakes win. She has been regularly on the work tab through the winter and into the spring.

These 18 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Monday.

Channel Maker (English Channel), a four-time Grade 1 winner, worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Payson Park on Monday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the William L. McKnight (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Bill Mott.

Defunded (Dialed In), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Awesome Again), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three 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 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Rhea Moon (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 1 winner (2022 American Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Keeneland on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed third in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Graham Motion.

Travel Column (Frosted), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2020 Golden Rod), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at The Thoroughbred Center on Monday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 19 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center. In her last start she placed fourth in the Beldame (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 9 for trainer Bill Mott.

Air Force Red (Air Force Blue), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Joe Hernandez), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Chess Chief (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2021 New Orleans Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Desert Dawn (Cupid), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fourth in the Beholder Mile (G1) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on March 11 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Following Sea (Runhappy), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Vosburgh), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Midcourt (Midnight Lute), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Pasqual), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 5 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Amy C (Charming Thought), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Las Cienegas), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Las Cienegas (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 2 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 4 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed second in the China Doll going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 18 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Magic Michael (Dramedy), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Greenwood Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Parx Racing on Monday morning. It was the second fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed second in the Greenwood Cup (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sep. 24 for trainer Jamie Ness.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 3 winner (2023 San Simeon), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Santa Anita on Monday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Simeon (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on March 5 for trainer Philip D'Amato.

Promise Keeper (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Peter Pan), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Churchill Downs on Monday morning. It was the third fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Philip H. Iselin (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on Aug. 20 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

That's Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Parx Racing on Monday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed fifth in the Carle Place going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont At The Big A on Oct. 23 for trainer Michael M. Moore.