Kentucky Derby works: Hades, Mystik Dan lead 19 in futures

Hades, winner of the Grade 3 Holy Bull, and Southwest (G3) winner Mystik Dan were among the horses in Kentucky Derby 2024 futures who worked Sunday morning.

Hades, who is undefeated in three starts for trainer Joe Orseno, breezed five furlongs in 1.34 seconds at Gulfstream Park, the second fastest of 14 at the distance. He's expected to make his next start in the Florida Derby (G1) on March 30.

“It was what I call a ‘Wow!’ work,” Orseno told the Gulfstream Park media team.

“I put a horse in front of him to have a horse to run at a little bit. At the quarter-pole, I told both riders to ask their horses. If the other horse ran away from him, I needed to know that,” Orseno said. “The rider on the inside horse said when he asked his horse responded and found another gear, and Hades ran by him so fast it’s kind of ridiculous.”

The gelded son of Awesome Slew’s work was far from done.

“I’ve got him galloping out the mile in 1:42. Horses don’t do that,” said Orseno, who paired Hades with maiden Halon.

At Fair Grounds, Mystik Dan, whose Southwest win was his second victory in five starts, breezed four furlongs in 48.6 seconds, 22nd of 110 at the distance. He'll go next in the Arkansas Derby (G1) for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Hades and Mystik Dan were among 19 horses in Derby futures with published works Sunday. Three 3-year-olds trained by Bob Baffert also worked. Although his horses are ineligible for the Derby, they are eligible for the other Triple Crown races.

Better Than Gold (Nyquist) worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 27th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 3 for trainer Gary Mandella.

Booth (Mitole) worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 85th fastest of 110 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 11 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Carbone (Mitole) worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Rebel (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Coach Prime (Quality Road) worked six furlongs in 1:12.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Los Alamitos on Dec. 16 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Committee of One (Mendelssohn) worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 16 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Crafted (Vino Rosso) worked five furlongs in 1:02.5 at Sam Houston on Sunday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Sam Houston. In his last start he placed sixth in the Riley Allison Derby going one mile on the main track at Sunland Park on Jan. 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Dimatic (Gun Runner) worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 45 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Rebel (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 24 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Dragoon Guard (Arrogate) worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 33rd fastest of 110 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in a maiden race going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 22 for trainer Brad Cox.

General Ledger (Summer Front) worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 7 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 10 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Glengarry (Maximus Mischief) worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 109 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed second in the Remington Springboard Mile going one mile on the main track at Remington Park on Dec. 15 for trainer Doug Anderson.

Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked five furlongs in 1:00.3 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Holy Bull (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 3 for trainer Joe Orseno.

Heart Headed (Oscar Performance) worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Baffle going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 17 for trainer John Sadler.

Honor Marie (Honor Code), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in the Risen Star (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 17 for trainer Whit Beckman.

Informed Patriot (Hard Spun) worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed fifth in the Sunland Park Derby (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Sunland Park on Feb. 18 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Moonlit Sonata (Malibu Moon) worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 81st fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fifth in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) going one mile on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 3 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Muth (Good Magic), a Grade 1 winner (2023 American Pharoah), worked six furlongs in 1:12.2 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the San Vicente (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Jan. 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Mystik Dan (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Southwest), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 110 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Otto the Conqueror (Street Sense) worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he placed sixth in the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Risk It (Gun Runner) worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Oaklawn on Sunday morning. It was the 98th fastest of 109 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on March 1 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Rocketeer (Curlin) worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 110 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won a maiden race going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 26 for trainer Brad Cox.

Ship to Shore (Sea Wizard) worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the 43rd fastest of 69 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Limehouse going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 6 for trainer Eddie Owens Jr.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 87 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 11th in the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.