Works: 10 graded winners, 2 Kentucky Derby candidates breeze

Most ofthe prominent workouts Wednesday were centered in Florida, a rare exception tothe winter blast that has gripped most of the nation.

Led by Grade1 winner Leave No Trace’s half-mile breeze at Gulfstream Park, there were 10 timedworkouts from graded-stakes victors and two more by horses listed in the LasVegas futures for Kentucky Derby 2024.

Graded-stakes winners

LeaveNo Trace (Outwork), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Spinaway),worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Wednesday morning.It was the fifth fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placedsixth in an allowance race going five furlongs on the synthetic at GulfstreamPark on Dec. 3 for trainer Phil Serpe.

Instant Coffee (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Palm Meadows. Itwas the third fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was eightdays ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixthin the Louisiana Derby (G2) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at FairGrounds on March 25 for trainer Brad Cox.

Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Black-EyedSusan), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Palm Beach Downs. It was thefourth fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was 17 days agogoing three furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In her last start she won theTurnback the Alarm going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 3for Cox.

Sibelius (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 3 winner(2023 Mr. Prospector, 2022 Mr. Prospector), worked four furlongs in 49.7seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 19th fastest of 32 works at the distance.This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Mr.Prospector (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park onDec. 23 for trainer Jeremiah O’Dwyer.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 SmileSprint), worked four furlongs in 49.1 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the12th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was 18 days agogoing four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second inthe FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire going seven furlongs on the main track atTampa Bay Downs on Dec. 9 for trainer Michael Yates.

English Bee (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2019Commonwealth Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.7 on turf at Palm Meadows. Itwas the sixth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work wasnine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placedfifth in the Turf Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 7for trainer Graham Motion.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Palm Meadows. It wasthe second fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 daysago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won a starterallowance race going six furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Dec. 3 fortrainer Martin Drexler.

Slipstream (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2021Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Payson Park. It was the fastest ofsix works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going fivefurlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance racegoing six furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Nov. 12 for trainer ChristopheClément.

Star Fortress (Sea The Stars), a Grade 3 winner (2023Cardinal), worked five furlongs in 59.7 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It wasthe second fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was ninedays ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she won theCardinal (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 23 fortrainer Cherie DeVaux.

Walkathon (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2022Regret), worked four furlongs in 47.0 seconds on turf at Palm Meadows. It wasthe fourth fastest of 34 works at the distance. Her previous work was sevendays ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placedfourth in the Suwannee River (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Parkon Dec. 30 for trainer Ian Wilkes.

Kentucky Derby candidates

Ignitethe Light (Into Mischief) worked four furlongs in 51.4seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 12th fastest of 21 works at the distance.His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In hislast start he placed fourth in a maiden race going seven furlongs on the maintrack at Aqueduct on Dec. 2 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Inveigled (Enticed) worked four furlongs in 48.8seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the sixth fastest of 32 works at the distance.This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourthin the Mucho Macho Man going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park onJan. 1 for trainer Jane Cibelli.