Working towards a possible start on opening day this month at Santa Anita, Grade 1 winner Stronghold drilled Sunday morning for trainer Phil D’Amato. The 3-year-old Ghostzapper colt bred and owned by Eric and Sharon Waller was timed going five furlongs in 59.2 seconds on the fast main track. This colt has not raced since September 21 when he finished second in the Pennsylvania Derby. His only victory on that track was in the Santa Anita Derby on April 6.

Highlighted Works

Stronghold (Ghostzapper)

Worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Sunday morning. It was the second fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed second in the Pennsylvania Derby going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Parx Racing.

Express Train (Union Rags)

Worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the fifth fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed third in the San Diego Handicap going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Del Mar.

Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo)

Worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Santa Anita. It was the 13th fastest of 16 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed 12th in the Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar.

Another Mystery (Temple City)

Worked five furlongs in 1:03.8 at Fair Grounds. It was the 20th fastest of 24 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he won the Carey Memorial Handicap going one mile on the turf at Hawthorne.

Little Vic (Practical Joke)

Worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs. It was the fourth fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Bold Ruler going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A.These are just some of the notable workouts by Grade 1 and Grade 2 winners at different tracks. Each horse has its own story and performance to look forward to in the upcoming races. The detailed workouts give an insight into their training and readiness for the tracks.