Sierra Leone Tops Heavy Work Tab Of Kentucky Derby Hopefuls

Originally posted on Paulick Report
By Churchill Downs Media Office | Last updated 4/27/24

On a picture prefect Saturday morning at Churchill Downs, Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Sierra Leone headlined nine Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls who put in their works for the 150th running of the $5-million classic May 4.

Working in company with stablemate Domestic Product, the duo breezed five furlongs in 1:00.20. Splits for the pair were :13, :24.80, :36.40 and galloped out in 1:13.20, and 1:26.20.

Also working Saturday morning over a fast track were Catching Freedom and Encino (five furlongs together in :59.20), Dornoch and Society Man (four furlongs together in :46.60), Just a Touch (five furlongs in 1:00.80), West Saratoga (three furlongs in :37.20), and Mystik Dan (five furlongs in 1:01.20).

Working toward the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) were Regulatory Risk (four furlongs in :49.60) and Lemon Muffin (five furlongs in :58.20).

Scheduled to work Sunday morning are Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Stronghold, Florida Derby (G1) runner-up Catalytic and Ashland (G1) runner-up Just F Y I. Possible to breeze are Wood Memorial (G2) winner Resilience and Arkansas Derby (G1) runner-up Just Steel.

This article first appeared on Paulick Report and was syndicated with permission.

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