Master Controller (USA) Horse
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Master Controller is a 4yo gelding from the United States, trained by Brittany A. Vanden Berg. He is by Tapiture out of Key Is To Win. To date, the horse has captured two victories. On 15 May 2026 at Churchill Downs, Master Controller earned his biggest win, claiming the $127,000 Race 7 purse. He has been a rewarding prospect for bettors, delivering an 86% return on investment for anyone who supported him throughout his career.
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Churchill Downs • Turfway Park • Ellis Park • Horseshoe Indianapolis • Keeneland • Kentucky DownsRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill Downs 15-May-26 1811m R7 Race 7 $80,010 (of $127,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:50.640, SP: 13.00 prompted along the inside before backing off to stalk reaching the backstretch, rebid two wide rounding the far turn, dueled through upper stretch, drove clear in the final furlong then held sway. 1st Master Controller ( C A Emigh 124 ) 2nd Render Judgment ( E Esquivel 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Fear Of Union ( T Gaffalione 126 ) 4.25L See full results | C A Emigh 56.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Turfway Park 20-Feb-26 1308m R8 Race 8 $10,200 (of $102,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:18.200, SP: 9.00 raced near the rear in the three to two path, swung out to the seven path into upper stretch and ran on willingly. 1st Rock N Roll Bolt ( E Morales 124 ) 2nd Bruhn ( F C L De 124 ) 4.25L 3rd Master Controller ( C Emigh 124 ) 6.50L See full results | C Emigh 56.2kg 6.50L | 3 (12) |
| Ellis Park 11-Aug-25 1610m R8 Ellis Park Derby (Stakes) $8,955 (of $300,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:34.730, SP: 34.00 was taken back to race off of the pace early on, steadied to the rear in the three to four path into the backstretch, pursued in the four to five path around the far turn and tired. 1st Big Truzz ( T Gaffalione 118 ) 2nd Jimmy's Dailys ( M Gutierrez 118 ) 7.00L 3rd Admiral Dennis ( L Machado 120 ) 0.30L 5th Master Controller ( C Emigh 118 ) 16.00L See full results | C Emigh 53.5kg 16.00L | 5 (6) |
| Horseshoe Indianapolis 06-Jul-25 1710m FIRM R12 Indiana Derby (Stakes) $3,000 (of $300,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:41.150, SP: 26.00 Duel inside,gv way3/8 1st Tip Top Thomas ( J Velazquez 122 ) 2nd Coal Battle ( C Lanerie 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Brotha Keny ( J Ramos 118 ) 0.75L 7th Master Controller ( C Emigh 118 ) 20.50L See full results | C Emigh 53.5kg 20.50L | 7 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 25-May-25 1310m FIRM R3 Md $45,360 (of $72,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:15.520, SP: 13.00 bumped an inner rival at the start, sped clear early on, dictated terms in the two path around the turn, dug in to resist an inner bidder in midstretch and held firm. 1st Master Controller ( C Emigh 118 ) 2nd Sinister Smile ( L Saez 118 ) 0.00L 3rd Studeny ( C Lanerie 118 ) 0.00L See full results | C Emigh 53.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Churchill Downs 04-Nov-24 1710m FIRM R9 Md $3,600 (of $120,001) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:43.920, SP: 41.00 pressed three wide, vied around the far turn, but faded between horses in upper stretch. 1st Whiskey Shot ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 2nd Burning Glory ( J Ortiz 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Fever Night ( C Hernandez 119 ) 3.25L 5th Master Controller ( C Emigh 119 ) 8.50L See full results | C Emigh 54kg 8.50L | 5 (11) |
| Keeneland 18-Oct-24 1410m FIRM R5 Md $1,250 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:28.920 stalked along the inside, but was shuffled back behind the tiring early leader turning for home, steadied when blocked behind foes entering the lane, altered out and failed to factor. 1st Uncle Jim ( F Geroux 119 ) 2nd Copp ( L Saez 119 ) 3.00L 3rd Successful Union ( F Prat 119 ) 0.30L 8th Master Controller ( C Emigh 119 ) 8.05L See full results | C Emigh 54kg 8.05L | 8 (11) |
| Kentucky Downs 02-Sep-24 1610m GOOD R6 Race 6 $1,424 (of $170,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.390 was settled on the inside and tired. 1st Warlander ( J Ortiz 119 ) 2nd Flying Mohawk ( L Dettori 119 ) 1.00L 3rd Culture War ( T Gaffalione 119 ) 3.50L 10th Master Controller ( C Emigh 119 ) 18.75L See full results | C Emigh 54kg 18.75L | 10 (12) |