Saturday workouts: Program Trading is 1 of 55 graded winners

Photo: Richard Steele / Eclipse Sportswire

On trainer Chad Brown’s bench for nearly 14 months, three-time Grade 1 winner Program Trading was back on the work tab Saturday for the sixth time this summer.

The 5-year-old ridgling owned by Klaravich Stables breezed a half-mile in 49.9 seconds on the Oklahoma dirt training track at Saratoga.

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Brown has not publicly declared a comeback start for Program Trading, who has not raced since he finished fifth in the 2024 Manhattan (G1) on the turf at Saratoga.

There were 55 graded-stakes winners on the U.S. work tab Saturday.

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 49.9 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 67 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 Manhattan (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 8, 2024, for trainer Chad Brown.

Locked (Gun Runner), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Santa Anita Handicap, 2023 Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 17th fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Raging Sea (Curlin), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2025 La Troienne, 2024 Personal Ensign), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 24th fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Shuvee (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 18 for trainer Chad Brown.

Randomized (Nyquist), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2024 Ogden Phipps, 2023 Alabama), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 24th fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Molly Pitcher (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Good Cheer (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Kentucky Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 28th fastest of 153 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 Acorn (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Brad Cox.

Patch Adams (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2025 Woody Stephens), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won the Woody Stephens (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 7 for trainer Brad Cox.

Tenma (Nyquist), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Del Mar Debutante), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 2 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Keeneland. It was the third fastest of 43 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start, she won the Chicago (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 21 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Ways and Means (Practical Joke), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Test), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the seventh fastest of 67 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Bed o’ Roses (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Chad Brown.

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. It was the second fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed third in the Stephen Foster (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Brad Cox.

Sugar Fish (Accelerate), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Zenyatta, 2024 Summertime Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Del Mar. It was the 66th fastest of 86 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she placed third in the La Brea (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Dec. 26 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Baby Yoda (Prospective), a Grade 2 winner (2024 True North), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 19 for trainer Bill Mott.

Brilliant Berti (Noble Mission), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Wise Dan), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the fifth fastest of 43 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Wise Dan (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 28 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Emmanuel (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Pennine Ridge), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the second fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Texas Turf Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Lone Star Park on June 28 for trainer Mike Maker.

Gigante (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Secretariat), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Turfway Park. It was the fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Texas Turf Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Lone Star Park on June 28 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Grand Sonata (Medaglia d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 69th fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Grayosh (Yoshida), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Lake Placid), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 82nd fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Halina’s Forte (Mitole), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Honorable Miss), worked four furlongs in 51.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 140th fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Honorable Miss (G2) going six furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on July 20 for trainer Phil Bauer.

Howbeit (Secret Circle), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Sprint Championship), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Los Alamitos. It was the 15th fastest of 25 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start, he won a claiming race going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Los Alamitos on July 6 for trainer Peter Miller.

Idratherbeblessed (Unified), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Muniz Memorial Classic), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 37th fastest of 153 works at the distance. His previous work was 18 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.

Kalik (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Pennine Ridge), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Palm Meadows. It was the 40th fastest of 76 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start, he placed second in the Soldier’s Dancer Handicap going one mile and 70 yards on the synthetic at Gulfstream Park on July 5 for trainer Carlos Narváez.

Magnitude (Not This Time), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Risen Star), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Iowa Derby going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Margie’s Intention (Honor A. P.), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 28th fastest of 153 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 Delaware Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Delaware Park on June 14 for trainer Brad Cox.

Phileas Fogg (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2025 Suburban), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Saratoga. It was the 30th fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Gustavo Rodríguez.

Redistricting (Kingman), a Grade 2 winner (2025 United Nations), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 58th fastest of 67 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the United Nations (G2) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Chad Brown.

Steal Sunshine (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the seventh fastest of 80 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.

Stolen Base (Bodemeister), a Grade 2 winner (2022 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the eighth fastest of 153 works at the distance. His previous work was 15 days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he won a claiming race going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on June 28 for trainer Bruce Levine.

Three Technique (Mr Speaker), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John A. Nerud), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Churchill Training. It was the sixth fastest of 22 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Jeff Hall Memorial going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Ellis Park on July 20 for trainer Jason Cook.

Watsonville (Jack Milton), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mathis Mile), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 78th fastest of 101 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed 10th in the Wickerr going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 19 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 57th fastest of 101 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed sixth in a claiming race going five furlongs on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer Tim Yakteen.

Zeitlos (Curlin), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Thoroughbred Club of America), worked four furlongs in 52.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 62nd fastest of 67 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed second in the Caress (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Saratoga on July 19 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Beach Bomb (Lancaster Bomber), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Orchid, 2025 The Very One), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she placed second in the New York (G1) going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Saratoga on June 6 for trainer Graham Motion.

Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Salvator Mile, 2025 Westchester), worked four furlongs in 48.1 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the third fastest of 91 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. 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.

Hope Road (Quality Road), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Bayakoa, 2024 Torrey Pines), worked six furlongs in 1:11.2 at Del Mar. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Del Mar. In her last start, she placed third in the Winning Colors (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 26 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2025 Mint Julep, 2024 Regret), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Churchill Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 55 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she won the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Mike Maker.

Alpha Bella (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2024 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Del Mar. It was the ninth fastest of 86 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Osunitas going one mile on the turf at Del Mar on July 20 for trainer John Sadler.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 17th fastest of 153 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed second in the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Awesome Aaron (Practical Joke), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Pimlico Special), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Saratoga. It was the third fastest of 35 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Suburban (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Saratoga on July 4 for trainer Norm Casse.

Background (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Longacres Mile Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Turfway Park. It was the sixth fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five 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.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked five furlongs in 1:01.8 at Turfway Park. It was the 13th fastest of 21 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start, he placed eighth in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Ed Moger.

Bold Journey (Hard Spun), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Fall Highweight Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Belmont Park. It was the 20th fastest of 91 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed second in the Ashley T. Cole going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on June 28 for trainer Bill Mott.

Charlene’s Dream (Qurbaan), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gallorette), worked five furlongs in 1:02.2 at Turfway Park. It was the 17th fastest of 21 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Ed Moger.

Disco Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lecomte), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four 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.

Duvet Day (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Cardinal), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the 48th fastest of 55 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start, she placed second in the Anchorage Overnight going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Extra Anejo (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Commonwealth), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Saratoga. It was the 29th fastest of 67 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Saratoga. In his last start, he placed third in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Flood Zone (Frosted), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Gotham), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Churchill Downs. It was the 19th fastest of 55 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 Maxfield going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Brad Cox.

Freeport Joe (English Channel), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Del Mar. It was the 42nd fastest of 86 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Bertrando going one mile on the main track at Los Alamitos on June 21 for trainer Gloria Haley.

Gosger (Nyquist), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 73rd fastest of 153 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. 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.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Turfway Park. It was the 29th fastest of 79 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 14 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Marksman Queen (Dubawi), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Robert G. Dick Memorial), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Fair Hill. It was the sixth fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start, she won the Robert G. Dick Memorial (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Delaware Park on July 5 for trainer Graham Motion.

Mo Stash (Mo Town), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Transylvania), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Keeneland. It was the 21st fastest of 43 works at the distance. His previous work was nine 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.

Most Wanted (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Oklahoma Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the fastest of 55 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start, he won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Nitti (Make Believe), a Grade 3 winner (2025 San Juan Capistrano), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Del Mar. It was the 83rd fastest of 101 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Del Mar. In his last start, he won the San Juan Capistrano (G3) going 1 3/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 15 for trainer Leonard Powell.

No Mo Candy (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pebbles), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Saratoga. It was the sixth fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Matchmaker (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on July 19 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Noble Damsel), worked five furlongs in 1:02.7 at Saratoga. It was the sixth fastest of nine works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Saratoga. In her last start, she won the Nassau (G2) going one mile on the turf at Woodbine on June 28 for trainer Tom Proctor.

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