Saturday works: Rain waters the tab down to 12 graded winners

An overnight storm did not merely force the postponement of two turf stakes at Saratoga, it also wiped out most of the scheduled workouts there. Where there were 271 breezes Friday, there were only six Saturday, none from graded-stakes winners.

Elsewhere, Grade 3 Delaware Oaks winner Power Squeeze had the fastest of the four works covering five furlongs Saturday at Monmouth Park. Trainer Jorge Delgado has said the 3-year-old Union Rags filly owned by Lea Farms is a possible starter in the Cathryn Sophia in three weeks at Parx Racing, where she also may line up next month in the Cotillion (G1).

There were only 12 graded winners on the U.S. tab Saturday morning.

Power Squeeze (Union Rags), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Gulfstream Park Oaks), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Monmouth Park. It was the fastest of four works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Monmouth Park. In her last start she won the Delaware Oaks (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Delaware Park on July 8 for trainer Jorge Delgado.

Henley’s Joy (Kitten’s Joy), a Grade 1 winner (2019 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked three furlongs in 39.8 seconds at Colonial Downs on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of nine works at the distance. His previous work was 84 days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed second in a starter allowance race going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on April 21 for trainer José D’Angelo.

Rattle N Roll (Connect), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Breeders’ Futurity), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 21st fastest of 140 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Lukas Classic (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Sept. 30 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pennsylvania Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the 19th fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed 12th in the Godolphin Mile (G2) going about one mile on the dirt at Meydan on March 30 for trainer Brad Cox.

Tarifa (Bernardini), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Fair Grounds Oaks, 2024 Rachel Alexandra), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Churchill Downs. It was the 13th fastest of 45 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed ninth in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

Confidence Game (Candy Ride), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rebel), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Churchill Downs. It was the fifth fastest of 45 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 Iowa Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 5 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Maryquitecontrary (First Dude), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Inside Information), worked four furlongs in 50.1 seconds at Gulfstream Park. It was the 12th fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In her last start she placed third in a handicap going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on June 23 for trainer Eddie Plesa.

Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the sixth fastest of 140 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Fleur de Lis (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 29 for trainer Randy Morse.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Whitmore, 2022 Maryland Sprint), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Remington Park. It was the 34th fastest of 61 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Remington Park. In his last start he placed second in the Iowa Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Prairie Meadows on July 5 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 94th fastest of 140 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Michael G. Schaefer Memorial going one mile and 70 yards on the main track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 for trainer Bret Calhoun.

Happy American (Runhappy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Louisiana), worked five furlongs in 1:04.8 at Churchill Downs. It was the slowest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed sixth in the Hanshin going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 30 for trainer Neil Pessin.

Hidden Connection (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Pocahontas), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Churchill Downs. It was the 103rd fastest of 140 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed third in the Mari Hulman George Memorial Handicap going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 6 for trainer Bret Calhoun.