No Parole, Sadler's Joy lead graded stakes works on Thursday

The old pro, Sadler's Joy, who was recently third in the Grade 1 Manhattan, worked for trainer Tom Albertrani on Thursday, while Grade 2 winner Engage put in a maintenance work for Steve Asmussen. Also, G1 winner Street Band had an easy five-furlong work for Larry Jones, and recent Woody Stephens winner No Parole traveled 4 furlongs in 50.5 at Saratoga on Thursday morning.

Sadler's Joy (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2017 Sword Dancer), worked 4 furlongs in 51.7 at Belmont Park on Thursday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 18 works at the distance. This is his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 3rd in the Manhattan (G1) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on July 4 for trainer Thomas Albertrani.

Engage (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix), worked 4 furlongs in 52.8 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was 151 days ago going 5 Furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start, he placed 4th in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) going 6 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita Park on November 2 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Related: Also check out other graded stakes works, led by:

• Tuesday's works (7) - Max Player, Shancelot
• Monday's works (11) - Midnight Bisou, Uncle Chuck
  
• Sunday's works (36) - Gamine, Improbable, Sistercharlie

Finite (Munnings), a two time Grade 2 winner (2020 Rachel Alexandra presented by Fasig-Tipton, 2019 Golden Rod), worked 5 furlongs in 1:02.6 at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 14 works at the distance. Her previous work was 6 days ago going 4 Furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed 4th in the Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on March 21 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Hotshot Anna (Trappe Shot), a two time Grade 2 winner (2019 Presque Isle Downs Masters, 2018 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked 4 furlongs in 49.6 at Delaware Park on Thursday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was 33 days ago going 4 Furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start, she placed 5th in an allowance race going 6 furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn Park on March 20 for trainer McLean Robertson.

Street Band (Istan), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Cotillion), worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.0 at Ellis Park on Thursday morning. It was the third fastest of 3 works at the distance. Her previous work was 7 days ago going 5 Furlongs at Ellis Park. In her last start, she placed 4th in the Apple Blossom H. (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on April 18 for trainer Larry Jones.

Cheermeister (Bodemeister), a two time Grade 3 winner (2020 Herecomesthebride, 2020 Sweetest Chant), worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.2 at Gulfstream Park West on Thursday morning. It was the fastest of 1 works at the distance. Her previous work was 12 days ago going 5 Furlongs at Gulfstream Park West. In her last start, she placed 6th in the Hollywood Wildcat going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Gulfstream Park on May 15 for trainer Armando De La Cerda.

No Parole (Violence), a Grade 1 winner (2020 Woody Stephens Presented by Claiborne Farm), worked 4 furlongs in 50.5 at Saratoga on Thursday morning. It was the 26th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 7 days ago going 4 Furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Woody Stephens (G1) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on June 20 for trainer Tom Amoss.

Pat On the Back (Congrats), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Kelso H.), worked 4 furlongs in 51.1 at Saratoga on Thursday morning. It was the 40th fastest of 48 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going 4 Furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed 6th in the Commentator going 1 mile on the main track at Belmont Park on June 12 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart.

Among notable works on Wednesday:

Gucci Factor (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2019 Poker), worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.6 at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 6 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going 4 Furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start, he placed 9th in the Fort Marcy (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont Park on June 6 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Dean Martini (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Ohio Derby), worked 4 furlongs in 48.8 at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the 9th fastest of 50 works at the distance. His previous work was 9 days ago going 4 Furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Ohio Derby (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Thistledown on June 27 for trainer Tom Amoss.