Works + videos: Sovereignty is 1 of 27 graded winners on tab

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Sovereignty, who is the consensus futures betting favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, was on the work tab like clockwork again on a foggy Sunday morning.

The Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner breezed five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Saratoga. It was the only drill covering that distance over the Oklahoma dirt training track.

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Godolphin’s homebred colt by Into Mischief has proven reliable with four straight weeks of morning breezes since he won the Grade 1 Travers on Aug. 23 for trainer Bill Mott.

Sovereignty has been training up to the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, which will be run Nov. 1 at Del Mar.

The Sunday work tab included 27 graded-stakes winners.

Sovereignty (Into Mischief), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Travers, 2025 Belmont, 2025 Kentucky Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Saratoga on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Travers (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Bill Mott.

Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked six furlongs in 1:11.6 at Santa Anita. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Shared Belief going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 31 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Jaipur), worked five furlongs in 58.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Bottle of Rouge (Vino Rosso), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita. It was the 26th fastest of 92 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Del Mar Debutante (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Fionn (Twirling Candy), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 52nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she won the Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 10 for trainer Brad Cox.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Ballerina), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the third fastest of 92 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Ballerina (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Tappan Street (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Florida Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 53rd fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at WinStar Training Center. In his last start, he won the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the sixth fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Parx Sprint going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Parx on Sept. 20 for trainer Bill Mott.

Bellezza (Siyouni), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 15th fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Flower Bowl (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 30 for trainer Miguel Clément.

High Oak (Gormley), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Fair Hill. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed fifth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on March 9 for trainer Bill Mott.

Liguria (War Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Buena Vista), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the seventh fastest of 92 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed seventh in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Motorious (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Joe Hernández), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 18th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Pipsy (Kodiac), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 78th fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Turf Sprint (G2) going six furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Will Walden.

Utah Beach (English Channel), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Elkhorn), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 38th fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start, he placed ninth in the Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Nacho Correas.

Balnikhov (Adaay), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Dinner Party, 2023 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Bryan Station), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the ninth fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Del Mar Handicap (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Packs a Wahlop (Creative Cause), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Zuma Beach, 2022 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 31st fastest of 92 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 an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Sept. 1 for trainer John Sadler.

Queen Maxima (Bucchero), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Unbridled Sidney, 2025 Monrovia), worked five furlongs in 58.2 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed sixth in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bold Ruler, 2022 Bold Ruler), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed 10th in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 12 for trainer Gregory Charlerie.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 42nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Kentucky Turf Cup Invitational (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 14th fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 14 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

El Potente (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Thunder Road), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 224 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the Thunder Road (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 1 for trainer Dan Blacker.

Jungle Peace (Bungle Inthejungle), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Señorita), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 15th fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Music City (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the seventh fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Nadette (Outstrip), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Wilshire), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita. It was the 63rd fastest of 92 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Ladies Marathon Invitational (G3) going 1 5/16 miles on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Neil Drysdale.

Om N Joy (Om), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Torrey Pines), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 27th fastest of 81 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she won the Torrey Pines (G3) going one mile on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer Aggie Ordóñez.

Public Assembly (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Heroine), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the slowest of 81 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 John C. Mabee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 6 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Spiced Up (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Mahony), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 70th fastest of 131 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed 12th in the Franklin-Simpson (G1) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

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