Classic Causeway is among 51 graded-stakes winners on tab

Classic Causeway, a Grade 1 winner in the Belmont Derby Invitational in July 2022 but winless in 10 starts since, returned to the work tab on Saturday for the first time since his last start, one of 51 graded stakes winners recording timed workouts at North American tracks.

The Ken McPeek-trained son of Giant’s Causeway, worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the third-fastest of 126 moves at the distance. 

An earner of more than $1.5 million for owner Old Kentucky Home, the 5-year-old has amassed a record of 23: 4-3-3 since winning his debut on Sept. 4, 2021, at Saratoga. In his most recent race, he finished fourth behind Five Star General in a 1 1/16-mile allowance race on the dirt at Churchill Downs on May 27.

Here is the complete list of Saturday’s graded stakes workers: 

Classic Causeway (Giant’s Causeway), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Derby Invitational), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 126 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 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 27 for trainer Kenny McPeek.

Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed third in the Kona Gold going 6 1/2 furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on April 27 for trainer John Shirreffs.

Gold Phoenix (Belardo), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Frank E. Kilroe Mile), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Highland Chief (Gleneagles), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Man o’ War), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fourth in the Dinner Party (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Graham Motion.

Speaking Scout (Mr Speaker), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Hollywood Derby), worked six furlongs in 1:14.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the only work at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going six furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he placed fifth in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 24 for trainer Graham Motion.

The Chosen Vron (Vronsky), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Bing Crosby), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Thor’s Echo going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on May 25 for trainer Eric Kruljac.

Vahva (Gun Runner), a Grade 1 winner (2024 Derby City Distaff), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 113 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Derby City Distaff (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Wet Paint (Blame), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Coaching Club American Oaks), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 126 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Shawnee (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Brad Cox.

Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2024 Oaklawn Handicap, 2023 Charles Town Classic), worked four furlongs in 46.9 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he won the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on April 20 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Accomplished Girl (Street Boss), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Presque Isle Downs Masters), worked four furlongs in 48.7 seconds at Lone Star Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 62 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Lone Star Park. In her last start she placed second in the Memorial Day Sprint going six furlongs on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 27 for trainer Robert Young.

Cabo Spirit (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Twilight Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 22 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed sixth in the Seabiscuit Handicap (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Nov. 25 for trainer George Papaprodromou.

Catching Freedom (Constitution), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Louisiana Derby), worked five furlongs in 59.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Brad Cox.

Dicey Mo Chara (Adaay), a Grade 2 winner (2022 San Gabriel), worked four furlongs in 47.6 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Charles Whittingham (G2) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 4 for trainer Leonard Powell.

First Mission (Street Sense), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Alysheba), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won the Alysheba (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 3 for trainer Brad Cox.

None Above the Law (Karakontie), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Del Mar Derby), worked four furlongs in 47.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 72 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the Crystal Water going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on May 25 for trainer Jorge Periban.

Parnac (Zarak), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Flower Bowl), worked four furlongs in 51.6 seconds at Belmont Park on Saturday morning. It was the 87th fastest of 96 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In her last start she placed fifth in the Sheepshead Bay (G3) going 1 3/8 miles on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Christophe Clement.

Ruby Nell (Bolt d’Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2024 Buena Vista), worked four furlongs in 48.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 15th fastest of 72 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed sixth in the Gamely (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on May 27 for trainer Richard Mandella.

Three Technique (Mr Speaker), a Grade 2 winner (2023 John A. Nerud), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Churchill Training on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Training. In his last start he placed 10th in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Jason Cook.

Trademark (Upstart), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Clark), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 76th fastest of 113 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Blame (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Vicki Oliver.

Wow Whata Summer (Summer Front), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Penn Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 16 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer James Lawrence II.

Wynstock (Solomini), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Los Alamitos Futurity), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 34 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed sixth in the Desert Code going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 19 for trainer Bob Baffert.

Xigera (Nyquist), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Mother Goose), worked five furlongs in 58.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 31 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed second in the Shawnee (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Phil Bauer.

First World War (War Front), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Penn Mile, 2024 Kitten’s Joy), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 47th fastest of 64 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Penn Mile (G3) going one mile on the turf at Penn National on May 31 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Frosted Grace (Mark Valeski), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Oaklawn Mile, 2023 Steve Sexton Mile), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 45th fastest of 126 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed third in the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) going one mile on the main track at Lone Star Park on May 27 for trainer Mike Maker.

Jaxon Traveler (Munnings), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Whitmore, 2022 Maryland Sprint), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was nine days ago going five furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Maryland Sprint (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Mucho Del Oro (Mucho Macho Man), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2024 Daytona, 2024 San Simeon), worked four furlongs in 51.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 13 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Daytona (G3) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on May 26 for trainer Doug O’Neill.

Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Monrovia), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 22 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at San Luis Rey. In her last start she placed ninth in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Richard Baltas.

Angel Nadeshiko (Carpe Diem), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Robert J. Frankel), worked three furlongs in 37.5 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 58 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed third in the Monroe going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on May 18 for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr.

Best Actor (Flatter), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smarty Jones), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 64 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Knicks Go Overnight presented by L&N Federal Credit Union going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.

Cairo Consort (Cairo Prince), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sweetest Chant), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Woodbine on Saturday morning. It was the 65th fastest of 93 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In her last start she placed seventh in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Champions Dream (Justify), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Nashua), worked three furlongs in 37.0 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 16th fastest of 58 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed sixth in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on March 30 for trainer Rick Dutrow.

Circle of Trust (Union Rags), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeymoon), worked four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 13 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Honeymoon (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on June 1 for trainer Phil D’Amato.

Clearly Unhinged (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Winning Colors), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 113th fastest of 126 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won the Winning Colors (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 27 for trainer Steve Asmussen.

Foggy Night (Khozan), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Delaware Oaks), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 27 works at the distance. Her previous work was 49 days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In her last start she placed fifth in the Mother Goose (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 28 for trainer Butch Reid.

Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 59.0 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 11 for trainer Brad Cox.

Implicated (Connect), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pebbles), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 126 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 12 for trainer Brendan Walsh.

Kitodan (Point of Entry), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Dueling Grounds Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:02.6 at Ellis Park on Saturday morning. It was the slowest of 12 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in a claiming race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Eric Foster.

Lady Radler (Kantharos), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Dogwood), worked four furlongs in 52.2 seconds at Hawthorne on Saturday morning. It was the 31st fastest of 32 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed fourth in a handicap going six furlongs on the main track at Prairie Meadows on May 17 for trainer Michael Campbell.

Personal Best (Tapit), a Grade 3 winner (2023 La Prevoyante), worked five furlongs in 1:01.0 at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 16 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Hill. In her last start she placed sixth in the Miss Liberty going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Monmouth Park on May 26 for trainer James Toner.

Pin Up Betty (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Regret), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 93rd fastest of 126 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Regret (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 1 for trainer Mike Maker.

Pipsy (Kodiac), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Soaring Softly), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 70th fastest of 113 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Soaring Softly (G3) going six furlongs on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on May 12 for trainer Will Walden.

Pyrenees (Into Mischief), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Pimlico Special), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 113 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he won the Pimlico Special (G3) going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Ridin With Biden (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Greenwood Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:03.3 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed seventh in an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Parx Racing on April 16 for trainer Butch Reid.

Runaway Storm (Midnight Storm), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bryan Station), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the ninth fastest of 23 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he won the Bryan Station (G3) going one mile on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 28 for trainer Ethan West.

Safeen (War Front), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Pucker Up), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 86th fastest of 126 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Old Forester Mint Julep (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on June 2 for trainer Eddie Kenneally.

Shotgun Hottie (Gun Runner), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Molly Pitcher), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 113 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she won the Allaire DuPont Distaff going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer Cherie DeVaux.

Uncle Heavy (Social Inclusion), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Withers), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 27 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed sixth in the Preakness going 1 3/16 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 18 for trainer Butch Reid.

Vergara (Noble Mission), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Marathon), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 35 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she placed third in the Keertana going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 25 for trainer Graham Motion.

We the People (Constitution), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Peter Pan), worked two furlongs in 25.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was 220 days ago going three furlongs at Winstar Training Center. In his last start he won an allowance race going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Keeneland on April 28 for trainer Todd Pletcher.

Yo Yo Candy (Danzing Candy), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sanford), worked five furlongs in 1:04.0 at Parx Racing on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of five works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Parx Racing. In his last start he placed eighth in the Gold Fever going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 5 for trainer Daniel Velazquez.

Zozos (Munnings), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Ack Ack), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed third in the Churchill Downs (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 4 for trainer Brad Cox.