Saturday works: Locked gets back to work after BC Juvenile

Locked, who checked in third as the favorite in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile behind stablemate Fierceness on Nov. 3 at Santa Anita, recorded his first timed workout since the race on Saturday at Turfway Park. 

The son of Gun Runner, who won his first two starts, including the Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland on Oct. 7, worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds, the 40th fastest of 125 works at the distance.

Locked was installed as the second favorite this week in Caesars Sportsbook in Nevada's reopened Kentucky Derby 2024 futures pool at 30-1, behind only Fierceness at 15-1. 

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has not yet identified a target for Locked's return to the races. 

Locked was one of 34 graded-stakes winners recording timed workouts on Saturday across the U.S. and Canada. Here is the full list: 

Anisette (Awtaad), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Del Mar Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Autumn Miss (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 5 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 82 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed eighth in the Turf Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 7 for trainer Mike Maker.

Eda (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Henley's Joy (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on Oct. 8 for trainer Mike Maker.

Locked (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Breeders' Futurity), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 125 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Rockemperor (Holy Roman Emperor), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 76 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 11 for trainer Chad Brown.

Therapist (Freud), a Grade 1 winner (2023 United Nations), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed seventh in the Sycamore (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 13 for trainer Mike Maker.

Tripoli (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Pacific Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Golden Gate Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Nov. 4 for trainer John Sadler.

Two Emmys (English Channel), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Mr. D.), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 25th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Fair Grounds (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Hugh Robertson.

Cross Border (English Channel), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2021 Bowling Green, 2020 Bowling Green), worked four furlongs in 50.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 80th fastest of 112 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 11 for trainer Mike Maker.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 71st fastest of 112 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Red Smith (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 11 for trainer Rick Dutrow Jr.

Artie's Princess (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked three furlongs in 36.8 seconds at Highpoint Farm And Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of six works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Bessarabian (G2) going seven furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 11 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Endorsed (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed ninth in the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 29 for trainer Mike Maker.

Everso Mischievous (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Forty Niner), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 20 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Forty Niner (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 28 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gear Jockey (Twirling Candy), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed 11th in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Law Professor (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Santa Anita Mathis Mile), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 10 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fayette (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Rob Atras.

Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Diego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.9 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Todd Fincher.

Temple (Temple City), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mac Diarmida), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Colonial Cup going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Colonial Downs on Sept. 9 for trainer Mike Maker.

Turnerloose (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Rachel Alexandra), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Del Mar on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Kathryn Crosby going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 11 for trainer Phil D'Amato.

Value Engineering (Lemon Drop Kid), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mac Diarmida), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 117th fastest of 125 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed eighth in the Man o' War (G1) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont Park on May 13 for trainer Mike Maker.

Butterbean (Klimt), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Iowa Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Oaklawn on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Oaklawn. In her last start she placed seventh in the HandicapB.P.A. going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Presque Isle Downs on Oct. 25 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Call Me Midnight (Midnight Lute), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Lecomte), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 98 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in a claiming race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Cellist (Big Blue Kitten), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Louisville), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 11th in the River City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 11 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Clear Vision (Artie Schiller), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Tropical Turf), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 82 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Laurel Park on Nov. 5 for trainer Mike Maker.

Dr B (Liam's Map), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Go for Wand), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 49 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In her last start she placed fourth in the Parx Dirt Mile going one mile on the main track at Parx Racing on Sept. 23 for trainer Butch Reid.

Greeley and Ben (Greeley's Conquest), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Laurel Park on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Laurel Park on Nov. 10 for trainer Horacio De Paz.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in a starter allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 5 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Maryland Sprint), worked three furlongs in 38.8 seconds at Remington Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going five furlongs on the main track at Remington Park on Oct. 13 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Missed the Cut (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Tokyo City Cup), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 29 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed 12th in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer John Sadler.

Runaway Storm (Midnight Storm), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bryan Station), worked six furlongs in 1:12.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Ethan West.

Secret Money (Good Samaritan), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Music City), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 49 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed ninth in the Valley View (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 27 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 76 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Bet on Sunshine going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 4 for trainer Chris Hartman.

Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 125 works at the distance. His previous work was 20 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Whelen Springs (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Philip H. Iselin), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was 41 days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed seventh in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 30 for trainer Lindsay Schultz.