Saturday tab: Sandman, La Cara are 2 of 41 graded winners

Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse had Sandman and La Cara, two of his barn stars, work over the Saratoga main track Saturday.

New York Racing Association clockers caught Sandman going solo over five furlongs in 59.4 seconds and out six furlongs in 1:13.0 as he prepares for a start in the Grade 2, $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes on July 26.

La Cara, who was clocked going a half-mile in a swift 46.0 seconds, breezed for the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) on July 19.

Sandman, owned by D.J. Stable, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables, captured the Arkansas Derby (G1) in March at Oaklawn before closing from 18th to finish seventh in the Kentucky Derby in May at Churchill Downs. He followed with a third-place finish in the Preakness in May at Pimlico and shipped to New York for a brief stay at Belmont Park before heading upstate to Saratoga, where he has worked three times over the main track.

José Ortiz, aboard for the Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Derby efforts, will return to the saddle in the Jim Dandy. Hall of Famer John Velázquez piloted Sandman in the Preakness, because Ortiz was committed to Clever Again after Casse at first decided not to run Sandman in the Preakness.

“Today was his big work,” Casse said. “I wanted to get a good blow into him, and he galloped out good. He got something out of it. I told (the rider) to get after him a little bit the last part, because he does lose a little focus. I had thought about working him with La Cara.”

Sandman has been working in blinkers since the Preakness, and Casse said that equipment will stay on for the Jim Dandy.

Jason Blewitt, executive vice president of West Point Thoroughbreds, also was on site for the breeze and was pleased with the effort.

“He trained in a small pair of blinkers, and I think that was his third breeze with blinkers on,” Blewitt said. “He’s trained excellent in them. Having seen him in person today, I think he’s gotten a little longer and stretchier in terms of his physical development.”

La Cara, a Street Sense bay bred and owned by Tracy Farmer, last was seen wiring the Acorn (G1) at Saratoga on June 6 for her second top-flight score, having taken the Ashland (G1) in April at Keeneland.

Casse indicated last week that La Cara and Nitrogen, who impressed with her off-the-turf score in the Wonder Again (G3) last month, could meet in the $600,000 Alabama (G1), a 1 1/4-mile, main-track route for 3-year-old fillies Aug. 16 at Saratoga.

There were 41 graded-stakes winners on Saturday’s work tab in the U.S. and Canada.

Sandman (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Arkansas Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 12 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 Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Mark Casse.

La Cara (Street Sense), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Acorn, 2025 Ashland), worked four furlongs in 46.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she won the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Mark Casse.

Immersive (Nyquist), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, 2024 Alcibiades, 2024 Spinaway), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the seventh fastest of 23 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed second in the Monomoy Girl Overnight going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 14 for trainer Brad Cox.

Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Champagne, 2024 Hopeful), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 49th fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed seventh in the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 36th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Kentucky Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.5 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 45th fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fifth in the Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Alabama), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Monmouth Park. It was the eighth fastest of 10 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she placed third in the Serena’s Song going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Monmouth Park on May 11 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Tarifa (Bernardini), a three-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Mother Goose, 2024 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 74th fastest of 85 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in the Ogden Phipps (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Damon’s Mound (Girvin), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Gallant Bob, 2022 Saratoga Special), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 21st fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in the Alapocas Run going six furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on June 14 for trainer Bill Mott.

Future Is Now (Great Notion), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Franklin, 2024 Intercontinental), worked six furlongs in 1:11.0 at Fair Hill. It was the only work at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed second in the Intercontinental (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 5 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 48th fastest of 110 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on June 13 for trainer Bill Mott.

Bentornato (Valiant Minister), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gallant Bob), worked three furlongs in 39.1 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 46th fastest of 51 works at the distance. His previous work was 21 days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Jose D’Angelo.

Can Group (Good Samaritan), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Bourbon), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 10th fastest of 13 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 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Woodbine on June 22 for trainer Mark Casse.

Dubyuhnell (Good Magic), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 59th fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 5 for trainer Bill Mott.

Pipsy (Kodiac), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 63rd fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Intercontinental (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on June 5 for trainer Will Walden.

Resilience (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Wood Memorial), worked four furlongs in 50.3 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 12th fastest of 47 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 8 for trainer Bill Mott.

Scylla (Tapit), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Fleur de Lis), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 42nd fastest of 47 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Bed o’ Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

Scythian (Tiz the Law), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Miss Grillo), worked three furlongs in 37.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the slowest of three works at the distance. Her previous work was 193 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed 12th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 1 for trainer Bill Mott.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked five furlongs in 59.7 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on June 15 for trainer Bobby Dibona.

Zeitlos (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Thoroughbred Club of America), worked four furlongs in 53.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the slowest of 47 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Chicago (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 21 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Super Chow (Lord Nelson), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Maryland Sprint, 2024 Tom Fool Handicap, 2024 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 62nd fastest of 68 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Get Serious going five furlongs on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 15 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Salvator Mile, 2025 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 36th fastest of 110 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Salvator Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 14 for trainer Brad Cox.

Runninsonofagun (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bold Ruler, 2022 Bold Ruler), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 21st fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Tom Fool (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on March 1 for trainer John Toscano Jr.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Turfway Park. It was the seventh fastest of 14 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 8 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Coinage (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2021 With Anticipation), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 47th fastest of 54 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed seventh in a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on March 23 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Dashman (Oscar Performance), a Grade 3 winner (2025 William L. McKnight), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Ellis Park. It was the 16th fastest of 53 works at the distance. His previous work was 134 days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the William L. McKnight presented (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Brian Lynch.

Disco Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lecomte), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the 20th fastest of 23 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Guildsman (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Franklin-Simpson), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 38th fastest of 94 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 six furlongs on the synthetic at Woodbine on Dec. 3 for trainer Martin Drexler.

Hades (Awesome Slew), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Monmouth Park. It was the 55th fastest of 68 works at the distance. His previous work was 16 days ago going five furlongs at Monmouth Park. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Joe Orseno.

Hill Road (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 57th fastest of 85 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start he placed fifth in the Belmont going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Chad Brown.

Lady Claypoole (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Santa Ana), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at San Luis Rey. It was the eighth fastest of 42 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed second in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Life’s an Audible (Audible), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Woodbine. It was the 47th fastest of 94 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed sixth in the Monroe going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 26 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the sixth fastest of 90 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed seventh in the Holiday Cheer going six furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Dec. 14 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Occult (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 36th fastest of 85 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start she placed second in the Lady’s Secret going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on June 14 for trainer Chad Brown.

Raqiya (Blue Point), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Goldikova), worked four furlongs in 50.5 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 60th fastest of 110 works at the distance. Her previous work was 22 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Beaugay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Ryvit (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Chick Lang), worked four furlongs in 51.7 seconds at Lone Star Park. It was the 19th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Lone Star Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Speightstown Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 26 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Special Wan (Belardo), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Honey Fox), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the ninth fastest of 54 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Just a Game (G1) going one mile on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Sugoi (Karakontie), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Louisville), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 86th fastest of 119 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Chorleywood going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 14 for trainer Mike Maker.

Tejano Twist (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Whitmore), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 107th fastest of 119 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 16 for trainer Chris Hartman.

That’s Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 23rd fastest of 90 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fifth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 48.9 seconds at Parx Racing. It was the 27th fastest of 55 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in a starter allowance race going five furlongs on the main track at Delaware Park on June 12 for trainer Daniel Velázquez.