Horse Racing
Wednesday works: Señor Buscador leads 10 graded winners
Señor Buscador, winner of the Group 1 Saudi Cup in February, worked Wednesday for the second time since finishing third in the Dubai World Cup (G1) in March.
The 6-year-old son of Mineshaft worked three furlongs at San Luis Rey Training Center in 36.4 seconds, fifth fastest of 10 at the distance. He returned to the tab May 30, going three furlongs in 39.0 seconds for trainer Todd Fincher.
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Señor Buscador was one of 10 graded-stakes winners with published works on Wednesday and Tuesday.
Señor Buscador (Mineshaft), a Grade 2 winner (2023 San Diego Handicap), worked three furlongs in 36.4 seconds at San Luis Rey on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of 10 works at the distance. His previous work was 13 days ago going three furlongs at San Luis Rey. In his last start he placed third in the Dubai World Cup (G1) going about 1 1/4 miles on the dirt at Meydan Racecourse on March 30 for trainer Todd Fincher.
Taxed (Collected), a Grade 2 winner (2023 Black-Eyed Susan), worked four furlongs in 47.4 seconds at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the second fastest of 37 works at the distance. This was her first work since her last race. In her last start she won an allowance race going one mile on the main track at Churchill Downs on May 27 for trainer Randy Morse.
Bold Act (New Approach), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Sycamore), worked three furlongs in 37.2 seconds at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. It was the third fastest of 19 works at the distance. His previous work was four days ago going three furlongs at Keeneland. In his last start he placed fourth in the Louisville (G3) going 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Charles Appleby.
Cazadero (Street Sense), a Grade 3 winner (2020 Bashford Manor), worked five furlongs in 1:03.0 at Louisiana Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the fifth fastest of eight works at the distance. His previous work was eight days ago going four furlongs at Louisiana Downs. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going five furlongs on the turf at Evangeline Downs on May 9 for trainer Jonathan Wong.
Danse Macabre (Army Mule), a Grade 3 winner (2023 Herecomesthebride), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Turfway Park on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 30 works at the distance. Her previous work was five days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In her last start she placed second in the Autumn Days going six furlongs on the turf at Aqueduct on Nov. 17 for trainer Kelsey Danner.
Gray’s Fable (Gio Ponti), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Appleton), worked four furlongs in 50.6 seconds at Turfway Park on Wednesday morning. It was the 19th fastest of 30 works at the distance. His previous work was 11 days ago going four furlongs at Turfway Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going one mile on the turf at Churchill Downs on May 18 for trainer Michael Stidham.
Lemon Muffin (Collected), a Grade 3 winner (2024 Honeybee), worked four furlongs in 48.6 seconds at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning. It was the eighth fastest of 37 works at the distance. Her previous work was 16 days ago going four furlongs at Churchill Downs. In her last start she placed fifth in the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track at Pimlico on May 17 for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Whisper Not (Poet’s Voice), a Grade 3 winner (2021 San Francisco Mile), worked five furlongs in 1:01.4 at Woodbine on Wednesday morning. It was the fourth fastest of 11 works at the distance. His previous work was six days ago going four furlongs at Woodbine. In his last start he won a starter allowance race going 1 1/16 miles on the turf at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 22 for trainer Mike Maker.
Tuesday
Repo Rocks (Tapiture), a two-time Grade 3 winner (2023 Westchester, 2023 Toboggan), worked four furlongs in 47.2 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was 14 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed third in an allowance race going seven furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 3 for trainer Rick Dutrow.
Chateau (Flat Out), a Grade 3 winner (2021 Tom Fool Handicap), worked four furlongs in 51.9 seconds at Belmont Park on Tuesday morning. It was the 54th fastest of 62 works at the distance. His previous work was 10 days ago going four furlongs at Belmont Park. In his last start he placed second in a claiming race going six furlongs on the main track at Belmont at the Big A on May 5 for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.