SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby winner Mage put in his first workout over Saratoga’s main track Saturday, breezing five furlongs in 1:01.08 as he continues preparation for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers Stakes here on Aug. 26. Due to wet track conditions on Friday, trainer Gustavo Delgado pushed this workout back by a day. The main track was harrowed and probably good for training following the mid-morning renovation break. With regular exercise rider J.J. Delgado in the saddle, Mage went his opening quarter in 24.56 seconds, according to Daily Racing Form clocker Mike Welsch. Mage went three furlongs in 36.58, and got his last quarter in 24.50 seconds with no encouragement. Welsch caught Mage galloping out six furlongs in 1:14.51, seven furlongs in 1:27.41, and up a mile in 1:41.23. It was Mage’s first work since he finished second to Geaux Rocket Ride in the Grade 1 Haskell July 22. :: DRF's 2023 Saratoga headquarters: Previews, past performances, picks, recaps, news, and more. “I’m very happy because my rider said no complaints, very focused, very easy, in his hands all the time,” trainer Gustavo Delgado said. “Only smooched once and the gallop-out was extraordinary to me because it was only the horse.” Delgado said he was really pleased that Mage wasn’t blowing at all when he got back to the barn. The plan for Mage is to work the next two Fridays, weather permitting. Part-owner Ramiro Restrepo said he expects a decision on who will ride Mage in the Travers “really soon.” Javier Castellano rode Mage four times, including his victory in the Kentucky Derby, third in the Preakness, runner-up finish in the Haskell, and fourth in the Fountain of Youth. Castellano has ridden Arcangelo to three consecutive victories including a 1 1/2-length score in the Belmont Stakes. Arcangelo is also pointing to the Travers. Other Travers prospects working Saturday were Reincarnate, who went five furlongs in 1:00.20 at Del Mar for trainer Bob Baffert, and Il Miracolo, the Curlin Stakes runner-up who went five furlongs in 1:00.87 over Saratoga’s main track. Il Miracolo is only possible for the Travers, according to trainer Antonio Sano, who is also considering the Gard 3, $300,000 Smarty Jones at Parx on Aug. 22. Luis Saez was aboard Il Miracolo Saturday. Saez would ride Il Miracolo in the Smarty Jones, but not likely in the Travers. Others pointing to the Travers include Angel of Empire, Disarm, Forte, National Treasure, Scotland, Skinner, and Tapit Trice. — additional reporting by Mike Welsch :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.