Commandment (KY)

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Pedigree Foundation
Commandment carries bloodlines from two accomplished thoroughbreds. Into Mischief stands as his sire, while his dam, Sippican Harbor, traces through Orb. This Into Mischief x Orb cross represents a blend of two horses with significant racing accomplishments and proven ability to produce quality competitors.

Sire Line: Into Mischief
Into Mischief established himself as a Grade 1 winner and accomplished racehorse. As a stallion, Into Mischief has demonstrated exceptional ability to sire quality competitors at the highest levels of racing. His progeny have achieved Grade 1 success and proven durability at classic distances.

Dam-Side Heritage: Orb Influence
Sippican Harbor carries the Orb line through her sire. Orb was a Grade 1 winner who established himself as a successful racehorse. As a broodmare sire, Orb's influence contributes competitive instinct, racing ability, and proven capability across different racing conditions.

Physical Profile & Racing Record
Commandment is a bay colt foaled February 23, 2023, standing three years old. His record shows four career starts, three wins, zero places, zero shows, earning $403,539. All races have been contested on fast dirt surfaces.

Top Five Handicapping Traits

1. Three Wins in Four Starts (75% Win Rate): Commanding record includes maiden victory at Churchill Downs on November 1, 2025 (7 furlongs, 7-5 odds, 5.25-length margin); stakes victory at Gulfstream Park on January 3, 2026 (1 mile, 1-2 odds, 6.75-length margin); and stakes victory at Gulfstream Park on February 28, 2026 (1-1/16 miles, 2-1 odds). Strong winning percentage demonstrates dominance.
2. Elite Trainer Guidance: Brad H. Cox provides sophisticated race planning and championship-level training management.
3. Quality Ownership: Wathnan Racing (Tameem Bin Hamad K Al Thani) indicates premium ownership and resources for optimal preparation.
4. One Fourth-Place Finish: Finished fourth at Keeneland on October 4, 2025, in maiden race at 6 furlongs, 5-2 odds, 5.25 lengths behind winner. Indicates he has experienced losing to quality competition in maiden stage.
5. Recent Consistent Winning: Two consecutive stakes victories in January and February 2026 demonstrate current form and proven ability at classic distances against stakes-quality competition.