Tuesday tab: Rocket Can leads 11 graded-stakes winners

Rocket Can, unraced since finishing ninth in the 2023 Kentucky Derby, continued working at Payson Park on Tuesday for trainer Bill Mott.

The son of Into Mischief started 2023 with a win in the Grade 3 Holy Bull, then was second to Forte in the Fountain of Youth (G2) and fourth in the Arkansas Derby (G1).

After a couple of works last summer, he was off the tab until Jan. 15, when he returned to training at Payson Park. On Tuesday, he breezed four furlongs in 49.8 seconds.

Rocket Can was one of 11 graded-stakes winners with published works in the U.S. on Tuesday.

Kathleen O. (Upstart), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2022 Gulfstream Park Oaks, 2022 Davona Dale), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the second fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was nine days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Ruffian (G2) going one mile on the main track at Belmont Park on May 6 for trainer Shug McGaughey.

Smile Happy (Runhappy), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2023 Alysheba, 2021 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Silverleaf Hills Training Center on Tuesday morning. It was the faster of two works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Louisiana (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 20 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Candy Man Rocket (Candy Ride), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Runhappy, 2021 Sam F. Davis), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed third in the John A. Nerud (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont Park on July 1 for trainer Bill Mott.

Big Invasion (Declaration of War), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Quick Call), worked three furlongs in 39.8 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going five furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Emaraaty (Dubawi), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Bernard Baruch Handicap), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 17 for trainer Chad Brown.

Frosted Grace (Mark Valeski), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Steve Sexton Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Oaklawn on Tuesday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Oaklawn. In his last start he won a claiming race going one mile on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 13 for trainer Robertino Diodoro.

More Than Looks (More Than Ready), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Manila), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Tuesday morning. It was the 23rd fastest of 45 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Breeders' Cup Mile going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Nostalgic (Medaglia d'Oro), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Gazelle), worked four furlongs in 49.0 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 11 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed sixth in the Rampart going one mile on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 30 for trainer Bill Mott.

Rocket Can (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Holy Bull), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Payson Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed ninth in the Kentucky Derby going 1 1/4 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 6 for trainer Bill Mott.

West Saratoga (Exaggerator), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Iroquois), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Tampa Bay Downs on Tuesday morning. It was the third fastest of three works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Tampa Bay Downs. In his last start he placed second in the Pasco going seven furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Jan. 13 for trainer Larry Demeritte.

Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Parx Racing on Tuesday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 42 works at the distance. His previous work was 38 days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed fifth in the Nashua going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Nov. 5 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.