National Treasure worked Sunday for the second time since he was scratched by trainer Tim Yakteen from the Grade 2 San Felipe because of a bruised foot.
Formerly trained by Bob Baffert, National Treasure hasn't won in three tries since breaking his maiden in his first start. But those were a second and two thirds in graded stakes, including a third-place finish in the Jan. 8 Sham (G3) last out.
He is best-priced at 30-1 in Las Vegas future odds for Kentucky Derby 2023.
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He was one of three colts listed in Nevada futures at odds shorter than 200-1 who had published works Sunday. He could start next in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) in an effort to pick up Kentucky Derby qualifying points, which he could not earn while in Baffert's care.
National Treasure (Quality Road) worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita Park on Sunday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 33 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he placed third in the Sham (G3) going 1 mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 8 for former trainer Bob Baffert.
Cagliostro (Upstart) worked four furlongs in 48.6 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Banishing (Ghostzapper) worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Grounds on Sunday morning. It was the third fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
