Kentucky Derby prospects lead 36 horses on Saturday’s work tab

It was a big day on the work tab for the barn of trainer Kenny McPeek, who had two of his top 3-year-olds on the track. Smile Happy, who won his most recent start in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs and Tiz The Bomb, who finished second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, both worked at Gulfstream.

Tiz The Bomb inside of Smile Happy at Gulfstream this morning. 1/2 mile pic.twitter.com/qCNER9U0mA

— Kenny McPeek (@KennyMcPeek) January 8, 2022

They were joined on the tab by Pappacap, who currently leads the 2022 Kentucky Derby points standings. Working for trainer Mark Casse, the Gun Runner colt went four furlongs in 48.6 at Fair Grounds.

For more details and the rest of Saturday’s graded stakes works, continue reading. For possible destinations, check out the HRN Stakes Schedule.

Summer in Saratoga (Hard Spun) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Dowager) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the Blushing K. D. going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on December 26 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Pirate’s Punch (Shanghai Bobby) a Grade 3 winner (2020 Salvator Mile) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on December 26 for trainer Grant T. Forster.

Chess Chief (Into Mischief) a Grade 2 winner (2021 New Orleans Classic) worked 4 furlongs in 48.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on December 26 for trainer Dallas Stewart.

Shared Sense (Street Sense) a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Oklahoma Derby 2020 Indiana Derby) worked 4 furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 4th in the Tenacious going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on December 26 for trainer Brad Cox.

Point Me By (Point of Entry) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Bruce D.) worked 4 furlongs in 51.8 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 94th fastest of 104 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Woodchopper going 1 mile on the turf at Fair Grounds on December 27 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Pappacap (Gun Runner) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Best Pal) worked 4 furlongs in 48.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 104 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar on November 5 for trainer Mark Casse.

Smile Happy (Runhappy) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Kentucky Jockey Club) worked 4 furlongs in 48.9 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on November 27 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon) worked 4 furlongs in 48.9 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 30th fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Del Mar on November 5 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Dennis’ Moment (Tiznow) a Grade 3 winner (2019 Iroquois) worked 4 furlongs in 50.6 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 78th fastest of 94 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going 5 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed 3rd in the Mr. Prospector (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on December 11 for trainer Dale Romans.

Henley’s Joy (Kitten’s Joy) a Grade 1 winner (2019 Belmont Derby Invitational) worked 4 furlongs in 52.4 at Louisiana Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 21 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 5th in an allowance race going 1 mile on the turf at Fair Grounds on December 18 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Regal Glory (Animal Kingdom) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Matriarch) worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 39 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In her last start she placed 1st in the Matriarch (G1) going 1 mile on the turf at Del Mar on November 28 for trainer Chad Brown.

Art Collector (Bernardini) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Woodward) worked 4 furlongs in 51.6 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 38th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 3 furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed 6th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride (ARG)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Sam F. Davis) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.8 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 2 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Gold Fever going 6 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on May 9 for trainer Bill Mott.

High Oak (Gormley) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Saratoga Special) worked 4 furlongs in 50.2 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 3 furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed 4th in the Hopeful (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on September 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Mo Donegal (Uncle Mo) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Remsen) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Remsen (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on December 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Nest (Curlin) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Demoiselle) worked 4 furlongs in 48.3 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed 1st in the Demoiselle (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on December 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Life Is Good (Into Mischief) a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed 1st in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) going 1 mile on the main track at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Sweet Melania (American Pharoah) a Grade 2 winner (2019 Jessamine) worked 4 furlongs in 50.3 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she placed 1st in the Suwannee River (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on December 18 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Colonel Liam (Liam’s Map) a two time Grade 1 winner (2021 Turf Classic 2021 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.4 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 6th fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 5 furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed 8th in the Resorts World Casino Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on June 5 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Fearless (Ghostzapper) a Grade 2 winner (2021 WinStar Gulfstream Park Mile) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 25 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Harlan’s Holiday (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on December 18 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Shifty She (Gone Astray) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Noble Damsel) worked 3 furlongs in 37.3 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 30 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Suwannee River (G3) going 1 mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on December 18 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr..

Pacific Gale (Flat Out) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Inside Information) worked 4 furlongs in 48.3 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 114 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In her last start she placed 5th in the Floral Park going 6 furlongs on the turf at Belmont Park on October 17 for trainer John C. Kimmel.

Gear Jockey (Twirling Candy) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Turf Sprint) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 114 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 3 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 6th in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) going 5 furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Sacred Life (FR) (Siyouni (FR)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Knickerbocker) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at Palm Meadows Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 61st fastest of 114 works at the distance. His previous work was 8 days ago going 4 furlongs at Palm Meadows Training Center. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Seabiscuit H. (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on November 27 for trainer Chad Brown.

Whisper Not (GB) (Poet’s Voice (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Francisco Mile) worked 3 furlongs in 35.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 2 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 7th in the Eddie D (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita Park on October 1 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Burgoo Alley (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand (GB)) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Autumn Miss) worked 4 furlongs in 50.0 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 14 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 9th in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on December 26 for trainer Philip D’Amato.

Messier (Empire Maker) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Bob Hope) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 2nd in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 11 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Spielberg (Union Rags) a Grade 2 winner (2020 Los Alamitos Futurity) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 8th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 8th in the Florida Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 27 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Law Professor (Constitution) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile) worked 4 furlongs in 47.4 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 4th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 1st in the Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2) going 1 mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on December 26 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Queen Goddess (Empire Maker) a Grade 1 winner (2021 American Oaks) worked 4 furlongs in 47.8 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 7th fastest of 39 works at the distance. This is her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed 1st in the American Oaks (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on December 26 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Cezanne (Curlin) a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kona Gold) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 1st in the Kona Gold (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on April 18 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Brickyard Ride (Clubhouse Ride) a Grade 2 winner (2021 San Carlos) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 5th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 6 days ago going 6 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed 9th in the Pat O’Brien (G2) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on August 28 for trainer Craig Anthony Lewis.

Warren’s Showtime (Clubhouse Ride) a two time Grade 3 winner (2021 Wilshire 2020 Autumn Miss) worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going 4 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 2nd in the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos Race Course on December 5 for trainer Craig Anthony Lewis.

Ce Ce (Elusive Quality) a three time Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint 2020 Apple Blossom 2020 Beholder Mile) worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.6 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 48 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going 5 furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In her last start she placed 1st in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on November 6 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

None Above the Law (Karakontie (JPN)) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby) worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.0 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 26 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 4th in the Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2) going 1 mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on December 26 for trainer Ruben D. Alvarado.

Ginobili (Munnings) a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O’Brien) worked 5 furlongs in 59.2 at San Luis Rey Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 17 days ago going 4 furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center. In his last start he placed 6th in the Cigar Mile H. (G1) going 1 mile on the main track at Aqueduct on December 4 for trainer Richard Baltas.