Trainer Ron Moquett said Tuesday morning that champion Whitmore emerged from a Monday workout in good order and will soon ship from his winter base of Oaklawn to Churchill Downs. He said the horse is a candidate for the Grade 1, $500,000 Churchill Downs on Saturday. Moquett has a base at Churchill. 

Whitmore worked a half-mile in 48 seconds, which was the fastest of 26 moves at the distance Monday at Oaklawn. The track was fast. 

Oaklawn closes out its meet Saturday.