Churchill Downs Race 4 - Race 4 - Mdn Special Weight
FUZZBUSTER (5) returns from a long spell and tackles a turf track for the first time. Opened last campaign with a third at Ellis Park (Dirt) over 1207m. Should benefit from the addition of Lasix while fresh. CASH BONUS (4) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1609m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. CATCH HOUND (3) stepped out on his debut over 1106m at Keeneland Turf (Turf) seven-and-a-half weeks ago and finished fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Ellis Park August 11 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Vost carrying 54kg at $6.66. On debut third of 9 at Ellis Park Turf July 13 over 1106m, 5 len behind Argos carrying 54kg at $5.08. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:24.96 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $6.66 |
| 3/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Good | Walter A Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:02.64 | 4-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.08 |
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up 7th of 11 at Turfway Park on February 19 over 1207m, 12 len behind Stackin Sats with 54.5kg at $5.67. Last start second last of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 11 over 1710m, 16 len behind West End Kid carrying 54.5kg at $33.52. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/04/2026 | 51 | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54.5kg | 1:41.99 | 2-5-8 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $33.52 |
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 81 | MDN 3 | $68,474.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:13.01 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $5.67 |
| 3/12 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:57.67 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.04 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:37.35 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.63 |
| 5/12 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $168,196.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:36.97 | 1-4-5 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $24.95 |
| 3/11 | 07/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Ben Curtis | 54kg | 1:14.64 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.54 |
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Keeneland Turf on April 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Heading with 54.5kg at $28.97. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1609m, 4 len behind Prepped with 53.5kg at $12.77. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 53.5kg | 1:35.85 | 5-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.77 |
| 7/12 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | Good | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54.5kg | 1:38.54 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $28.97 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Churchill Downs November 20 over 1609m, 2 len behind Chip Honcho carrying 54kg at $5.21. On debut third of 12 at Ellis Park August 22 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fuel with 54kg at $11.27. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 20/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | M | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 10-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.21 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.78 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 4-7-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.33 |
| 3/12 | 22/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | D Cannon | 54kg | 1:10.61 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.27 |
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Oaklawn Park January 3 over 1207m, 7 len behind Reclamation carrying 55kg at $5.20. On debut fourth of 12 at Churchill Downs September 12 over 1207m, 5 len behind Spun D M C carrying 54kg at $14.32. Other runners rate better.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $149,477.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 55kg | 1:11.14 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $5.20 |
| 6/11 | 14/12/2025 | 30 | MDN 2 | $153,139.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54.5kg | 1:09.57 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/11/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Tyler W Bacon | 54kg | 1:11.27 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.33 |
| 11/12 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 3-9-11 | 9 |
| 41.4L | $11.67 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Morales | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $14.32 |
Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 8 at Turfway Park on March 6 over 1006m, 9 len behind No Doubt About It carrying 54.5kg at $6.75. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1006m | Fast | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | 0:57.97 | 7-3-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $6.75 |
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 12 at Turfway Park on March 25 over 1308m, 21 len behind Ancient History with 56.5kg at $7.83. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Turfway Park on January 16 over 1207m, 6 len behind Tap Me A Song carrying 55.5kg at $8.47. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 68 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Chase Miller | 56.5kg | 1:16.35 | 6-12-12 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $7.83 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 253 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Chase Miller | 55.5kg | 1:11.64 | 3-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $8.47 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 447 | MDN 3U | $187,500.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Chase Miller | 56kg | 0:55.93 | 8-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $6.89 |
| 4/12 | 16/02/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $106,222.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Chase Miller | 56kg | 1:16.39 | 12-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $62.94 |
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Yaupon out of Zetta Z. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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At debut, 10th of 12 at Churchill Downs on May 2 over 1408m, 21 len behind Prize Pick carrying 56kg at $19.33. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 56kg | 1:21.79 | 7-6-10 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $19.33 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at Keeneland Turf on April 15 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Rose Ruler with 56.5kg at $9.42. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Gypsy Art with 56kg at $21.33. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $167,598.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 0:56.09 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.33 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | 89 | MDN 3U | $160,116.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 56.5kg | 1:03.29 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.42 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 26 | MDN 4U | $142,653.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Xarel Forde | 53kg | 1:11.64 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $10.06 |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | 39 | MDN 3U | $153,139.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Silva Machado | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $9.28 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 0:57.07 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $47.41 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | 32 | MDN 3U | $54,795.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Ferrin Peterson | 55.5kg | 1:12.34 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |