Saturday works: 23 graded winners include Carl Spackler

Carl Spackler, a three-time winner at the top level, got back to work Saturday for the first time since winning the Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile on April 11 at Keeneland. The Chad Brown trainee went four furlongs on the dirt training track at Saratoga in 50.8 seconds.

An eight-time winner, Carl Spackler is one of the leading lights of the turf mile division. He is four-for-five over the lawn at the Spa, including a win in the Grade 1 Fourstardave last year. His other two top-level wins have come at Keeneland, in the Maker's Mark Mile as well as the Keeneland Turf Mile (G1) in 2024.

These 23 graded-stakes winners worked across the country Saturday morning:

Carl Spackler (Lope de Vega), a three-time Grade 1 winner (2025 Maker's Mark Mile, 2024 Turf Mile, 2024 Fourstardave Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won the Maker's Mark Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on April 11 for trainer Chad Brown.

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 1:03.4 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he won the Pan American (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Arthur's Ride (Tapit), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Whitney), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start, he placed 12th in the Breeders' Cup Classic going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Del Mar on Nov. 2 for trainer Bill Mott.

Candied (Candy Ride), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Alcibiades), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she placed third in the Doubledogdare (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Sweet Azteca (Sharp Azteca), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Beholder Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:00.0 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 46 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Chillingworth (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 5 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Arzak (Not This Time), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Shakertown, 2023 Woodford), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start, he placed seventh in the Shakertown (G2) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 8 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Future Is Now (Great Notion), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Franklin, 2024 Intercontinental), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start, she won the Giant's Causeway (G3) going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 13 for trainer Michael Trombetta.

Nothing Like You (Malibu Moon), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Santa Anita Oaks, 2023 Starlet), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 65 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Zenyatta (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Sept. 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Fiona's Magic (St Patrick's Day), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 39 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In her last start, she placed 14th in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Michael Yates.

Mi Hermano Ramon (Creative Cause), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Seabiscuit Handicap), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 28 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed fifth in the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on March 1 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Neat (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 49.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 101 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in the Henry Clark going one mile on the turf at Laurel Park on April 19 for trainer Rob Atras.

Whatmakessammyrun (We Miss Artie), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Eddie D), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 18 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won a claiming race going six furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Mark Glatt.

Endlessly (Oscar Performance), a three-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Jeff Ruby Steaks, 2023 Zuma Beach, 2023 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 65 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed third in the American (G3) going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 20 for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Lammas (Heeraat), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 San Francisco Mile, 2022 Berkeley Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on April 5 for trainer Manuel Badilla.

Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Payson 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.

Antiquarian (Preservationist), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Peter Pan), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Saratoga on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 36 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he won an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on April 19 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Apple Picker (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Barbara Fritchie), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Laurel Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 15 works at the distance. Her previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Laurel Park. In her last start, she placed fifth in the Pink Ribbon going seven furlongs on the main track at Charles Town on Aug. 23 for trainer Brittany Russell.

Artislas (Catalina Cruiser), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Del Mar Juvenile Turf), worked five furlongs in 1:03.6 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he placed third in the John Shear going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on April 6 for trainer Jeff Mullins.

Dean Delivers (Cajun Breeze), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Smile Sprint), worked four furlongs in 51.8 seconds at Delaware Park on Saturday morning. It was the 34th fastest of 39 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Delaware Park. In his last start, he placed sixth in the Fall Highweight going six furlongs on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 29 for trainer Edward Allard.

Lady Claypoole (Starspangledbanner), a Grade 3 winner (2025 Santa Ana), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 18 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start, she won the Santa Ana (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on March 15 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Ocean Club (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Noble Damsel), worked five furlongs in 1:03.4 at Glen Hill Farm on Saturday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Glen Hill Farm. In her last start, she placed fourth in the Sand Springs going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on March 29 for trainer Bethany Baumgardner.

Pilot Commander (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2025 San Carlos), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 65 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start, he won the San Carlos (G3) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on March 29 for trainer Bob Baffert.

That's Right (Goldencents), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Turf Monster), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 21st fastest of 62 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start, he placed fourth in an allowance race going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on April 18 for trainer Brad Cox.