Barnes returned to training after a three-week hiatus, completing a three-furlong workout at Santa Anita in 37.0 seconds under trainer Bob Baffert. This marked his first session on the all-weather training track since finishing fifth in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 5. Another Baffert horse, Richi, also worked on the same day, clocking four furlongs in 48.4 seconds.

A total of 35 graded-stakes winners had published works on Sunday, showcasing a variety of performances. Notable among them was Immersive, a three-time Grade 1 winner, who worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Churchill Downs, while Highland Falls, another Grade 1 winner, clocked 48.4 seconds for the same distance. Other horses like Iscreamuscream and Nobals also had significant workouts, indicating their readiness for upcoming races.

Overall, the workouts highlighted the competitive nature of the racing circuit, with several horses preparing for future stakes events. Each horse’s performance varied, with some achieving impressive times, while others showed room for improvement as they gear up for their next starts.