Derby prospects: Practical Move drills for Santa Anita Derby

Practical Move worked at Santa Anita Sunday in preparation for Saturday’s Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby.

Trained by Tim Yakteen, the son of Practical Joke has gained his last two starts, the San Felipe (G2) and the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) in December.

Ranked No. 6 in the Kentucky Derby standings with 60 points, he likely has earned his way to the Churchill Downs starting gate on May 6. But he could erase all doubt with a good showing Saturday, as the Santa Anita Derby awards 100-40-30-20-10 points to the top five finishers.

Here are details of published works this weekend by Kentucky Derby prospects.

Practical Move (Practical Joke) a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 San Felipe, 2022 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he achieved the San Felipe (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita Park on March 4 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Victory Formation (Tapwrit) worked four furlongs in 47.4 at Churchill Downs on Sunday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed ninth in the Risen Star (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.

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Lord Miles (Curlin) worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Slip Mahoney (Arrogate) worked four furlongs in 49.1 at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 36 works at the distance. His prior work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Gotham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Lugan Knight (Goldencents) worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 10 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 Gotham (G3) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 4 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Shadow Dragon (Army Mule) worked four furlongs in 49.0 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed 5th in the Fountain of Youth (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Bill Mott.

Blazing Sevens (Good Magic) a Grade 1 winner (2022 Champagne) worked four furlongs in 48.8 at Payson Park Training Center on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park Training Center. In his last start he placed eighth in the Fountain of Youth (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Crupi (Curlin) worked four furlongs in 49.5 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Risen Star presented by (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Tapit Trice (Tapit) a Grade 3 winner (Tampa Bay Derby) worked four furlongs in 49.5 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he collected the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Classic Catch (Classic Empire) worked four furlongs in 49.7 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he obtained an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Dreamlike (Gun Runner) worked four furlongs in 49.7 at Palm Beach Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Palm Beach Downs. In his last start he placed second in a maiden race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on March 11 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

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