Workouts: 14 graded winners, 3 Ky. Derby candidates breeze

Preparingfor his 7-year-old season, Grade 1 winner Tripoli had a half-mile workout Wednesdaymorning at Santa Anita.

TheKitten’s Joy horse owned by Hronis Racing and trained by John Sadler went the fourfurlongs in 48.4 seconds on the fast main track. The winner ofthe 2021 Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar, Tripoli finished third last out Nov. 4 in theGolden Gate Handicap (G3) in Northern California.

Sadlerhas not said where Tripoli might make his first start of 2024.

Therewere 14 workouts Wednesday by graded-stakes winners and three more by horseslisted in the Las Vegas futures market for Kentucky Derby 2024.

Tripoli (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2021 PacificClassic), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Wednesdaymorning. It was the 14th fastest of 49 works at the distance. His previous workwas nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start heplaced third in the Golden Gate Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on thesynthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Nov. 4 for trainer John Sadler.

Masteroffoxhounds (War Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 John HenryTurf Championship, 2021 San Marcos), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds atSanta Anita. It was the 21st fastest of 49 works at thedistance. His previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at SantaAnita. In his last start he placed 13th in the Breeders’ Cup Mile going onemile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Clapton (Brethren), a Grade 2 winner (2023 LukasClassic), worked five furlongs in 1:01.9 at Palm Meadows.It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work waseight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed11th in the Breeders’ Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at SantaAnita on Nov. 4 for trainer Chad Summers.

Instant Coffee (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 19th fastest of 46 works at the distance. Hisprevious work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In hislast start he placed sixth in the Louisiana Derby (G2) going 1 3/16 miles onthe main track at Fair Grounds on March 25 for trainer Brad Cox.

Señor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 SanDiego Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Gulfstream Park. It was the second fastest of three works at the distance. His previouswork was nine days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his laststart he placed second in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G2) going one mile on themain track at Aqueduct on Dec. 2 for trainer Todd Fincher.

Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner(2023 Runhappy, 2021 Sam F. Davis), worked three furlongs in 37.8 seconds atPayson Park. It was the third fastest of three works atthe distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs atPayson Park. In his last start he placed third in the John A. Nerud (G2) goingseven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on July 1 for trainer BillMott.

Heywoods Beach (Speightstown), a two-time Grade 3 winner(2022 Tokyo City Cup, 2022 Cougar II), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at SantaAnita. It was the 12th fastest of 59 works at thedistance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at SantaAnita. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going one mile onthe main track at Del Mar on Nov. 24 for Sadler.

Catnip (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 3 winner (2023Monmouth), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds.It was the 12th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work waseight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placedeighth in the Arlington Million (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at ColonialDowns on Aug. 12 for trainer Michael Stidham.

Gregorian Chant (Gregorian), a Grade 3 winner (2021 SanSimeon), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita. Itwas the fifth fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was 10days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed sixthin an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Oct. 29for D’Amato.

Lady T (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2022 LasFlores), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Santa Anita. Itwas the 34th fastest of 59 works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 daysago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she placed sixth inthe Chillingworth (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita onSept. 29 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Lammas (Heeraat), a Grade 3 winner (2022 BerkeleyHandicap), worked three furlongs in 38.6 seconds at Golden Gate Fields. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was hisfirst work since his last race. In his last start he won an allowance racegoing one mile on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Nov. 26 for trainerManuel Badilla.

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Sea Streak (Sea Wizard), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4at Gulfstream Park. It was the fastest of three works atthe distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs atGulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race goingone mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 9 for trainer Eddie OwensJr.

Speed Runner (Gun Runner), worked four furlongs in 51.5seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 29th fastest of 52works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his laststart he won a maiden race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct onDec. 8 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Top Gun Rocket (Into Mischief), worked three furlongs in35.7 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the fastest of eightworks at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his laststart he placed eighth in a maiden race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track atChurchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Riley Mott.