John Henry Works Five Furlongs

DEL MAR —  John Henry, the all-time leading thoroughbred with $6.5 million in earnings, covered five furlongs in a good time of 59 2/5 seconds during a workout Wednesday at Del Mar.

Watching the workout were owners Sam and Dot Rubin, who brought the 11-year-old horse out of retirement last spring.

“I’m taking it one day at a time,” trainer Ron McAnally said. “We’ll try to get him ready, then look for a race.”

McAnally said John Henry would probably work out at six furlongs next Tuesday.