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Sunday tab: Arabian Knight leads 36 graded-stakes winners

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Arabian Knight worked at Santa Anita on Sunday as he prepares for his first start since finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

The 4-year-old Uncle Mo colt drilled four furlongs in 48.2 seconds, the 24th fastest of 81 at the distance.

He returned to the work tab in April for trainer Bob Baffert.

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Arabian Knight was one of 36 graded-stakes winners with published works Sunday.

Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pacific Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Highland Chief (Gleneagles), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Man o’ War), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Fair Hill on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Graham Motion.

Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 28th fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Shirl’s Speight (Speightstown), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Maker’s Mark Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he placed fourth in the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 12 for trainer Roger Attfield.

Fluffy Socks (Slumber), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Distaff Turf Mile, 2021 Sands Point), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 64th fastest of 116 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Gallorette (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Affirmative Lady (Arrogate), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Delaware Park on Sunday morning. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start she placed 11th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 5 for trainer Graham Motion.

Anarchist (Distorted Humor), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pat O’Brien), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Pat O’Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Arrest Me Red (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Keeneland on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 13th in the Turf Sprint presented by Sentient Jet (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Wesley Ward.

Denim and Pearls (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 MiddleGround Capital Beaumont), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 12 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Eight Belles presented by Sysco (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 116 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Elm Drive (Mohaymen), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Sorrento), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Unbridled Sidney (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Last Samurai (Malibu Moon), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Oaklawn Handicap), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Churchill Training on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Eddie Milligan Jr.

Lord Miles (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Wood Memorial), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 20 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Neptune’s Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Wyoming Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was two days ago going three furlongs at Wyoming Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in a starter allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 21 for trainer Adan Farias.

Papilio (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Appalachian), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 57 works at the distance. Her previous work was 18 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in the Modesty (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Mark Casse.

Segesta (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 68th fastest of 116 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Wonder Again (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 27 for trainer Chad Brown.

Spirit of Makena (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Triple Bend), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 81 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed ninth in the Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Turnerloose (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rachel Alexandra), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed fifth in the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 21 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Runhappy, 2021 Sam F. Davis), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 14th in the Turf Sprint presented by Sentient Jet (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Bill Mott.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked six furlongs in 1:11.4 at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he won the San Francisco Mile (G3) going one mile on the turf at Golden Gate Fields on April 27 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Linda’s Gift (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Santa Ana, 2023 Red Carpet), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the 44th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 81 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Sibelius (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Mr. Prospector, 2022 Mr. Prospector), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Palm Meadows on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed 11th in the X (G1) going about six furlongs on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer.

Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Endeavour, 2022 Regret), worked four furlongs in 48.3 seconds at Skylight Training Center on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Skylight Training Center. In her last start she placed fifth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Anglophile (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 on turf at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed eighth in the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Another Mystery (Temple City), a Grade 3 winner (2022 John B. Connally Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Hawthorne on Sunday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Hawthorne on May 19 for trainer Chris Block.

Apple Picker (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Barbara Fritchie), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Laurel Park on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 49 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Skipat going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Comanche Country (Highland Reel), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Surfer Girl), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Woodbine on Sunday morning. It was the 49th fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Santa Barbara going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 11 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Fast Buck (Gallant Son), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Daytona), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Los Alamitos on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 29 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed ninth in the Green Flash Handicap (G3) going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on Sept. 2 for trainer Cesar DeAlba.

Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in the Lexington (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Joe Orseno.

Heroic Move (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Lone Star Park on Sunday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 77 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 27 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

Medoro (Honor Code), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Providencia), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 29 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Providencia (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Peter Eurton.

Mystic Lake (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Miss Preakness), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 53 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Miss Preakness (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Belmont Park on Sunday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 116 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed third in the Serena’s Song going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 12 for trainer Chad Brown.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Monmouth Park on Sunday morning. It was the 82nd fastest of 112 works at the distance. His previous work was 163 days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Dec. 15 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.

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