Friday works: La Cara drills for Cotillion, leads 26 on tab

La Cara worked at Belmont Park on Friday ahead of a start in next weekend's Grade 1 Cotillion at Parx.

The 3-year-old Street Sense filly breezed four furlongs in 48.0 seconds on the dirt training track at Belmont Park for trainer Mark Casse, ninth fastest of 119 at the track and distance.

La Cara has won three of six starts this year, including the Ashland (G1) and the Acorn (G1). In her most recent start, she was fourth in the Alabama (G1), which was won by stablemate Nitrogen. Casse confirmed Friday that she is pointed to the Cotillion, going 1 1/16 miles on dirt.

La Cara was one of 26 graded-stakes winners with published works Friday.

Far Bridge (English Channel), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, 2024 Sword Dancer, 2023 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 27 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Sword Dancer (G1) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 9 for trainer Miguel Clement.

Program Trading (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Turf Classic, 2023 Hollywood Derby, 2023 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 53 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Bernard Baruch going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 29 for trainer Chad Brown.

La Cara (Street Sense), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Acorn, 2025 Ashland), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 119 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fourth in the Alabama (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 16 for trainer Mark Casse.

Locked (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Santa Anita Handicap, 2023 Breeders' Futurity), worked four furlongs in 49.3 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Just a Game), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 53 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Perfect Sting going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 29 for trainer Chad Brown.

By My Standards (Goldencents), a four-time Grade 2 winner, worked three furlongs in 39.9 seconds at Remington Park on Friday morning. It was the slowest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was, 1419 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fifth in the Whitney (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 7 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Atitlan (The Factor), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Charles Whittingham, 2024 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 11 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Del Mar Handicap (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 30 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Dr. Venkman (Ghostzapper), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Pat O'Brien, 2024 San Diego Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Pat O'Brien (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Aug. 23 for trainer Mark Glatt.

First Mission (Street Sense), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Oaklawn Handicap, 2024 Alysheba), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Philip H. Iselin (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on Aug. 16 for trainer Brad Cox.

Simply in Front (Summer Front), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, 2024 Music City), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 89th fastest of 96 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Never Say Die Ladies Turf Sprint (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Kentucky Downs on Aug. 30 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Banishing (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Charles Town Classic), worked three furlongs in 39.4 seconds at Churchill Training on Friday morning. It was the slowest of five works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he won the Charles Town Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 22 for trainer David Jacobson.

Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 37th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15 for trainer Brad Cox.

Heredia (Dark Angel), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Yellow Ribbon Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the 35th fastest of 36 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she won the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Aug. 9 for trainer Graham Motion.

Idratherbeblessed (Unified), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Muniz Memorial Classic), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed seventh in the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 17 for trainer Chris Hartman.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 119 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Fernando Abreu.

Echo Sound (Echo Town), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Victory Ride, 2025 Miss Preakness), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Keeneland on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Test (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 2 for trainer Rusty Arnold.

Clicquot (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Daily Racing Form Indiana Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Daily Racing Form Indiana Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 5 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Delaware Park on Friday morning. It was the slowest of seven works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on July 16 for trainer Edward Allard.

Disco Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lecomte), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Lecomte (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.

Encino (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Ellis Park on Friday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Ellis Park. In his last start he placed third in the Kentucky Downs Preview Turf Mile going one mile on the turf at Ellis Park on Aug. 2 for trainer Brad Cox.

Gosger (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Haskell (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Woodbine on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 28 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Woodbine on Aug. 8 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Haulin Ice (Coal Front), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Vagrancy), worked four furlongs in 50.7 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 25 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed second in the Sheer Drama Handicap going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Aug. 16 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Masen (Kingman), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Poker), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Hastings on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Hastings. In his last start he placed sixth in the Longacres Mile going one mile on the main track at Emerald Downs on Aug. 17 for trainer Craig MacPherson.

Money Supply (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Mineshaft), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Friday morning. It was the 81st fastest of 96 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on Aug. 22 for trainer Joe Sharp.

Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 36th fastest of 53 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on Aug. 29 for trainer Chad Brown.