Friday works: Brown contingent leads 44 graded winners

Five-time Eclipse Award winner Chad Brown sent Raging Sea and Randomized for a half-mile breeze Friday over Saratoga's Oklahoma dirt training track Friday to prepare for next Friday’s Grade 1, $500,000 Ogden Phipps, a nine-furlong test for older fillies and mares.

The Ogden Phipps offers an automatic berth in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Distaff in November at Del Mar, which Raging Sea was second in last year to eventual horse of the year Thorpedo Anna and Randomized was second in 2023 to dual champion older dirt mare Idiomatic.

The classy pair worked in company, with Randomized to the inside of Raging Sea, covering the half-mile in 49.66 seconds on the fast dirt.

“They went great in their work and are on schedule,” Brown said. “They are doing super. They’ve been training good and looked good.”

Raging Sea won seven of her last nine starts, including a last-out three-quarter length score in the La Troienne (G1) on May 2 at Churchill Downs. That was the 5-year-old Curlin chestnut’s second career Grade 1 triumph, adding to a head victory over Idiomatic in the Personal Ensign in August.

Randomized, who was a pacesetting third last out in the La Troienne, also has two Grade 1 victories. The 5-year-old Nyquist bay captured last year’s Ogden Phipps by a head over Idiomatic as well as the 2023 Alabama, both in front-running fashion.

Brown agreed Raging Sea’s late turn-of-foot and Randomized’s usual front-running tactics should once again complement each other.

“I would think so,” said Brown. “I think Randomized should really move forward off of her last race. In the past, she’s acted like she needed that one race to get going.”

In Randomized’s second start of summer 2023, she captured the restricted Wilton at the Spa. Her past campaign included a second off-the-layoff victory in the Ogden Phipps after a second in the Ruffian (G2) to subsequent champion female sprinter Soul of an Angel at Belmont at the Big A. ?

Fellow Brown-trained Grade 1 winners on the dirt tab Friday at Saratoga included Chancer McPatrick breezing a half-mile in 48.55 seconds on the main track and Spirit of St Louis going the same distance in 49.66 on the Oklahoma.

Brown’s Grade 1 Belmont Stakes contender Hill Road worked a half-mile in 49 flat Friday over the Belmont Park dirt training track.

Brown's contingent were among 44 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 five furlongs in 1:00.6 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Man o' War (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Fierceness (City of Light), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Travers, 2024 Florida Derby, 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Champagne, 2024 Hopeful), worked four furlongs in 48.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Blue Grass (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Chad Brown.

Citizen Bull (Into Mischief), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, 2024 American Pharoah), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going six furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed 15th in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 La Troienne, 2024 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d'Oro), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Turf Classic, 2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Turf Classic (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Carson's Run (Cupid), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Saratoga Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fourth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Leslie's Rose (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Ashland), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Mindframe (Constitution), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Churchill Downs), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Nutella Fella (Runhappy), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Hopeful), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going six furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed eighth in the Commonwealth (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Gary Contessa.

Sacred Wish (Not This Time), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Matriarch), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed seventh in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer George Weaver.

Ways and Means (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Test), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed third in the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Zulu Kingdom (Ten Sovereigns), a Grade 1 winner (2025 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he won the American Turf (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Master Piece (Mastercraftsman), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fort Marcy, 2023 Red Smith, 2022 Eddie Read), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 53rd fastest of 143 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2025 Edgewood, 2025 Appalachian), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of eight works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Edgewood (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Mark Casse.

Bran (Muhaarar), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Turf Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Siren Lure going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 10 for trainer John Sadler.

Crazy Mason (Coal Front), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Carter), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 143 works at the distance. His previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Carter (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on April 5 for trainer Greg Sacco.

Deterministic (Liam's Map), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Fort Marcy), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 3 for trainer Leonard Powell.

Dorth Vader (Girvin), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Davona Dale), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of five works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the La Troienne (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer George Weaver.

Dynamic Pricing (Night of Thunder), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Edgewood), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 79th fastest of 143 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Chad Brown.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed sixth in the Elkhorn (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Look Forward (Bolt d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Eight Belles), worked four furlongs in 47.7 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Eight Belles (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Our Shot (Kantharos), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 105th fastest of 143 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer John Terranova.

Richi (Practical Joke), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Santa Maria), worked six furlongs in 1:12.2 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Maria (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on April 19 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Rodriguez (Authentic), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Wood Memorial), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going seven furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Wood Memorial (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on April 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Segesta (Ghostzapper), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wonder Again), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Modesty presented by Veritas Prime (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Chad Brown.

Beach Bomb (SAF) (Lancaster Bomber), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Orchid, 2025 The Very One), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed second in the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 2 for trainer Graham Motion.

Forever After All (Connect), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Bewitch, 2025 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Bewitch (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on April 25 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fifth fastest of seven works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Pan American (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Bellezza (Siyouni), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Sheepshead Bay), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds on turf at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the second fastest of seven works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she won the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 2 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Bizzee Channel (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Arlington), worked three furlongs in 37.4 seconds at Lone Star Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of four works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going three furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start he placed fourth in a starter allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 6 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.

Dazzling Move (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Royal Delta), worked four furlongs in 46.1 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the fastest of 30 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Allaire DuPont Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 16 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Haulin Ice (Coal Front), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Vagrancy), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Friday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Vagrancy (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Hill Road (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 143 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won the Peter Pan (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 10 for trainer Chad Brown.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 26 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going one mile on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fourth in the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Senbei (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Belmont Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Belmont Park on Friday morning. It was the 32nd fastest of 143 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Elusive Quality going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Special Wan (Belardo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Honey Fox), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Honey Fox (G3) going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 1 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Tax Implications (Mehmas), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Eatontown), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Saratoga on Friday morning. It was the 22nd fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Chad Brown.

Test Score (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Transylvania), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill on Friday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed second in the American Turf (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Graham Motion.

Tirupati (Mitole), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Wilshire), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 34 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed seventh in the Royal Heroine (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 26 for trainer Jonathan Thomas.

Waves of Mischief (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pucker Up), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Turfway Park on Friday morning. It was the third fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed sixth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 11 for trainer Brendan Walsh.