No longer on the Kentucky Derby 2023 trail, Cave Rock turned in a 58.8-second workout over five furlongs for trainer Bob Baffert on Saturday morning at Santa Anita.
It has been exactly four months since the Arrogate colt last raced, finishing second to eventual champion Forte in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Baffert has not confirmed a next race for Cave Rock.
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There were 50 workouts across the country Saturday morning by graded-stakes winners. Additionally, nine were listed separately below for Kentucky Derby prospects who have been listed in futures betting in Las Vegas.
Cave Rock (Arrogate), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 American Pharoah, 2022 Del Mar Futurity), worked five furlongs in 58.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 12 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
In Italian (Dubawi), a two-time Grade 1 winner (2022 First Lady, 2022 Diana), worked five furlongs in 1:00.6 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf going 1 3/16 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Chad Brown.
Atone (Into Mischief), a Grade 1 winner (2023 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:02.4 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Mike Maker.
Caravel (Mizzen Mast), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 95 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she won the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Brad Cox.
Eda (Munnings), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Starlet), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 71 works at the distance. Her previous work was 10 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Ysabel (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on March 6 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Express Train (Union Rags), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Santa Anita Handicap), worked four furlongs in 48.0 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Awesome Again (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Santa Anita on Oct. 1 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Fun to Dream (Arrogate), a Grade 1 winner (2022 La Brea), worked six furlongs in 1:12.4 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of six works at the distance. Her previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In her last start she won the Santa Monica (G2) going seven furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 4 for trainer Bob Baffert.
McKulick (Frankel), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Belmont Oaks Invitational), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 on turf at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 13 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Oct. 15 for trainer Chad Brown.
Shantisara (Coulsty), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Chad Brown.
Smooth Like Strait (Midnight Lute), a Grade 1 winner (2021 Shoemaker Mile), worked six furlongs in 1:12.8 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of six works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Joe Hernandez (G2) going 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Santa Anita on Dec. 31 for trainer Michael McCarthy.
Zandon (Upstart), a Grade 1 winner (2022 Blue Grass), worked four furlongs in 50.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 17th fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) going one mile on the main track at Aqueduct on Dec. 3 for trainer Chad Brown.
C Z Rocket (City Zip), a two-time Grade 2 winner (2020 Santa Anita Sprint Championship, 2020 Pat O'Brien), worked four furlongs in 49.6 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the 20th fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 17 for trainer Peter Miller.
Angel of Empire (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Risen Star), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won the Risen Star (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.
Brooklyn Strong (Wicked Strong), a Grade 2 winner (2020 Remsen), worked four furlongs in 51.3 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 60th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed fifth in the Empire Classic going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 30 for trainer Victor Barboza Jr.
Bubble Rock (More Than Ready), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mrs. Revere), worked three furlongs in 36.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 15 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Mrs. Revere (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 25 for trainer Brad Cox.
Celestial City (Uncle Mo), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Hill Prince), worked three furlongs in 36.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 12 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going three furlongs at Niall Brennan Stables. In his last start he placed 10th in the Hollywood Derby (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Del Mar on Dec. 3 for trainer Shug McGaughey.
Fancy Liquor (Lookin At Lucky), a Grade 2 winner (2020 American Turf), worked four furlongs in 48.4 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 95 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Dust Commander going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Turfway Park on Feb. 18 for trainer Mike Maker.
Gerrymander (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Mother Goose), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed eighth in the Cotillion (G1) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Parx Racing on Sep. 24 for trainer Chad Brown.
Ginobili (Munnings), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Pat O'Brien), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at San Luis Rey on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 25 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed eighth in the Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 18 for trainer Peter Miller.
Howbeit (Secret Circle), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Santa Anita Sprint Championship), worked five furlongs in 59.8 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 10th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed fourth in the Palos Verdes (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 5 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Instant Coffee (Bolt d'Oro), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Lecomte (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Black-Eyed Susan), worked five furlongs in 1:00.4 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she placed second in the Cathryn Sophia going one mile 70 yards on the main track at Parx Racing on Aug. 23 for trainer Brad Cox.
Manny Wah (Will Take Charge), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Phoenix), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Colonel Power going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Wayne Catalano.
Midcourt (Midnight Lute), a Grade 2 winner (2020 San Pasqual), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 53rd fastest of 59 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed eighth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19 for trainer John Shirreffs.
Neptune's Storm (Stormy Atlantic), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Hill Prince), worked five furlongs in 1:02.8 at Los Alamitos on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 18 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Los Alamitos. In his last start he placed fifth in a claiming race going one mile on the turf at Santa Anita on Jan. 20 for trainer Adan Farias.
Nolde (Pioneerof the Nile), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Del Mar Derby), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 40 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Golden Gate Fields. In his last start he won a claiming race going 1 1/16 miles on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Feb. 11 for trainer Steve Sherman.
Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Rachel Alexandra), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won the Rachel Alexandra (G2) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brendan Walsh.
Ready to Purrform (Kitten's Joy), a Grade 2 winner (2022 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 103 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Colonel E. R. Bradley going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
Red Knight (Pure Prize), a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Turf Cup), worked five furlongs in 1:01.7 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 14th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won the William L. McKnight presented by Davidoff Cigars (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Mike Maker.
Sail By (Astern), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Miss Grillo), worked three furlongs in 39.0 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 12 works at the distance. Her previous work was 21 days ago going three furlongs at Payson Park. In her last start she placed second in the Glen Cove going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 14 for trainer Leah Gyarmati.
Tax (Arch), a Grade 2 winner (2019 Jim Dandy), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In his last start he placed ninth in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 1 for trainer Danny Gargan.
Tiz the Bomb (Hit It a Bomb), a Grade 2 winner (2021 Bourbon), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Fair Grounds Presented by Horse Racing Nation (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Mr. Wireless (Dialed In), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2021 West Virginia Derby, 2021 Indiana Derby), worked four furlongs in 51.0 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 92nd fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Bret Calhoun.
Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2022 Ohio Derby, 2022 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 49.2 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 57th fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fifth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.
A Mo Reay (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Bayakoa), worked five furlongs in 1:00.8 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 31 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Fair Grounds. In her last start she won the Bayakoa (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Feb. 4 for trainer Brad Cox.
American Apple (American Pharoah), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Matron), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Keeneland on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 24 works at the distance. Her previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In her last start she placed sixth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 4 for trainer Daniel Leitch.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Southwest), worked five furlongs in 59.2 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.
Bye Bye Melvin (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Saranac), worked three furlongs in 38.2 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of five works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed ninth in the Breeders' Cup Turf going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Keeneland on Nov. 5 for trainer Graham Motion.
Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 12th fastest of 31 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Withers (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 11 for trainer Brad Cox.
Hopkins (Quality Road), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Palos Verdes), worked five furlongs in 1:00.2 at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 18th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he won the Palos Verdes (G3) going six furlongs on the main track at Santa Anita on Feb. 5 for trainer Bob Baffert.
King Cause (Creative Cause), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Knickerbocker), worked five furlongs in 1:04.6 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 29th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed sixth in the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) going 1 1/8 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28 for trainer Mike Maker.
King Fury (Curlin), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Lexington), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the second fastest of 103 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed sixth in the Mineshaft (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Kenny McPeek.
Lammas (Heeraat), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Berkeley H.), worked five furlongs in 1:01.2 at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 40 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed second in an allowance race going one mile on the synthetic at Golden Gate Fields on Feb. 19 for trainer Manuel Badilla.
Leader of the Band (Bandbox), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Monmouth Oaks), worked four furlongs in 49.8 seconds at Palm Meadows on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Palm Meadows. In her last start she placed fifth in the Falls City (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Churchill Downs on Nov. 24 for trainer John Servis.
Miles Ahead (Competitive Edge), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 50.8 seconds at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 90th fastest of 103 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed third in the King Cotton going six furlongs on the main track at Oaklawn on Jan. 28 for trainer Paul McGee.
Mo Strike (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Sanford), worked three furlongs in 38.0 seconds at Turfway Park on Saturday morning. It was the 11th fastest of 15 works at the distance. His previous work was 161 days ago going five furlongs at Churchill Downs. In his last start he placed fourth in the Hopeful (G1) going seven furlongs on the main track at Saratoga on Sep. 5 for trainer Brad Cox.
Verbal (Flintshire), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Cecil B. DeMille), worked four furlongs in 48.8 seconds at Payson Park on Saturday morning. It was the fastest of 37 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Payson Park. In his last start he placed fourth in the Tampa Bay (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 4 for trainer Chad Brown.
Willy Boi (Uncaptured), a Grade 3 winner (2022 Smile Sprint Invitational), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 13th fastest of 71 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed seventh in the Pelican going six furlongs on the main track at Tampa Bay Downs on Feb. 11 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Wootton Asset (Wootton Bassett), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Virginia Derby), worked four furlongs in 49.4 seconds at Fair Hill on Saturday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Fair Hill. In his last start he won an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. 27 for trainer Graham Motion.
Yes This Time (Not This Time), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Kent), worked four furlongs in 50.4 seconds at Santa Anita on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 32 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Santa Anita. In his last start he placed seventh in the San Marcos (G3) going 1 1/4 miles on the turf at Santa Anita on Feb. 5 for trainer Mark Glatt.
Kentucky Derby prospects
Instant Coffee (Bolt d'Oro) a Grade 2 winner (2022 Kentucky Jockey Club) worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going 4 furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Lecomte (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Brad Cox.
Bishops Bay (Uncle Mo) worked four furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he won a maiden race going six furlongs on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.
Tapit's Conquest (Tapit) worked four furlongs in 49.0 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 24th fastest of 57 works at the distance. This was his first work since his last race. In his last start he placed fourth in the Risen Star (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Feb. 18 for trainer Brad Cox.
Echo Again (Gun Runner) worked four furlongs in 49.8 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 57 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he placed sixth in the Lecomte (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Fair Grounds on Jan. 21 for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Hit Show (Candy Ride), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Withers), worked five furlongs in 1:01.6 at Fair Grounds on Saturday morning. It was the seventh fastest of 17 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Fair Grounds. In his last start he won the Withers (G3) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Aqueduct on Feb. 11 for trainer Brad Cox.
New York Thunder (Nyquist) worked four furlongs in 48.0 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the sixth fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going five furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won an allowance race going five furlongs on the turf at Gulfstream Park on December 30 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Super Chow (Lord Nelson) worked four furlongs in 50.0 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 39th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going three furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he placed second in the Swale (G3) going 7 furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 4 for trainer Jorge Delgado.
Gold Magic (Good Magic) worked four furlongs in 51.3 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning. It was the 59th fastest of 71 works at the distance. His previous work was seven days ago going four furlongs at Gulfstream Park. In his last start he won a maiden race going six furlongs on the main track at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 11 for trainer Kevin Attard.
Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Southwest), worked five furlongs in 59.2 at Santa Anita Park on Saturday morning. It was the third fastest of 26 works at the distance. His previous work was 19 days ago going three furlongs at Santa Anita Park. In his last start he won the Southwest (G3) going 1 1/16 miles on the main track at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 28 for his former trainer Bob Baffert.
