Champion Whitmore was on the Thursday worktab at Oaklawn, going five-eighths in 1:00. The track was fast on a crisp, sunny morning in Hot Springs.

Whitmore is nominated to the Hot Springs Stakes that runs March 13 at Oaklawn and following the work trainer Ron Moquett said the plan is to start in the race. It shares a card with the Rebel. Entries are Tuesday.