Big 'Cap winner British Isles back on Santa Anita worktab

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Big 'Cap winner British Isles returned to the workout tab at Santa Anita Park on Sunday, his first work since winning the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap in March. A trio of fillies nominated to the upcoming Grade 2 Santa Anita Oaks also worked at the track, including Cashed, Hypergamy, and Nimah.

Why it matters

The return of British Isles to training is a positive sign for the 6-year-old gelding's connections as they look to defend his Santa Anita Handicap title. The Santa Anita Oaks nominees' workouts provide insight into their preparations for the upcoming graded stakes race.

The details

British Isles, trained by Richard Baltas, worked four furlongs in :49.2, his first work since winning the Santa Anita Handicap by 4 1/2 lengths on March 7. Cashed, trained by Doug O'Neill, worked four furlongs in :49.8, while her stablemate Hypergamy worked five furlongs in 1:02. Nimah, trained by Bob Baffert, hasn't raced since finishing third in the Grade 2 Starlet in December but worked four furlongs in :49.2.

• British Isles last raced and won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap on March 7, 2026.
• Cashed most recently finished sixth in the Sunland Park Oaks in February 2026.
• Hypergamy last raced in the China Doll Stakes on turf in March 2026.
• Nimah last raced in the Grade 2 Starlet in December 2025.

What’s next

British Isles will look to defend his title in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap, while the Santa Anita Oaks nominees will compete in that upcoming graded stakes race.