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TROPICAL HANDICAP WORKOUT MIAMI, Fla., April 4. After the running of the first race at Tropical Park, on Tuesday, Darby Dan Farms Francesco, in preparation for the 0,000 Tropical Handicap, on Saturday, gave patrons and his connections a sample of his speed in a public workout for the coming special when he galloped a mile in 1:40, handily. Breaking in front of the stand for his trial around the mile racing strip, the Darby Dan speedster clicked off the following fractions: :24, :48, 1:01, 1:13, 1:26, 1:40.