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Commandment wins the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.

Owner

Wathnan Racing (Tameem Binhamad KH H All-Thani)

Trainer

Brad H. Cox

Jockey

Prat, Flavien

Breeder

Lee Pokoik

Earnings

$943,020

Color

Bay

Overview

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Who Is Commandment?

Commandment is a bay colt born Feb. 23, 2023. His sire, Into Mischief, is a Grade 1-winning racehorse known for producing elite competitors. His dam, Sippican Harbor, carries the bloodline of Orb, a Grade 1 and Kentucky Derby winner.

 

What Makes Commandment Special?

Commandment has won four of his five races, earning $1,017,339. His record includes a maiden victory at Churchill Downs on Nov. 1, 2025, winning by 5 1/4 lengths at 7-5 odds. He then won at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 3, 2026, in a stakes race at 1 mile, winning by 6 3/4 lengths at impressive 1-2 odds.

Most recently, Commandment won at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 28, 2026, in a stakes race at 1-1/16 miles at 2-1 odds. This recent victory shows he can compete and win at the classic Derby distance against quality stakes competition.

What Matters: Why Root for Commandment

Commandment deserves your support because of his 80% winning record (four wins in five starts). His two consecutive stakes victories in January and February demonstrate excellent recent form and momentum. He races under Brad H. Cox, one of racing's top trainers. His elite bloodlines from Into Mischief and Orb suggest classic-distance capability. The 1-2 odds victory in January show how favored and respected he is.

 

Caution: Why He Might Not Win

Commandment has only raced five times—limited experience. His only loss was a fourth-place finish at Keeneland on Oct. 4, 2025, showing he can lose to quality competition. He hasn't tested himself against the very strongest Derby contenders yet. His record, while impressive at 80%, is still limited to just four races.

 

Commandment’s Important Related Information

Pedigree

Sire Name Into Mischief

Dam Name Sippican Harbor

Derby News February 28, 2026

Commandment edges Chief Wallabee in Fountain of Youth

Wathnan Racing’s Commandment was blessed when an inside path opened for him in Saturday’s Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park, and the favorite made the most of it to deny Chief Wallabee by a neck.

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Horse Profile March 3, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Commandment

In addition to the Commandment's share of the purse, the horse also earned 50 qualifying points on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series leaderboard, which basically assures him of having a spot in the starting gate for the Run for the...

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