17Six Speed

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Who is Six Speed?

Six Speed's case begins and ends with one sentence from his own trainer after the UAE Derby: 'He just didn't stay.' Bhupat Seemar said those words after his horse set a pressing pace for 1 3/16 miles and was caught late, fading to second on empty. The Kentucky Derby is 1¼ miles. His speed is abundant , he won the UAE 2000 Guineas by five lengths , and the Not This Time by Medaglia d'Oro pedigree does support the possibility of staying longer. But the trainer's own assessment, combined with the UAE Derby-to-Derby pipeline's near-zero success rate and the logistical stress of an England quarantine layover before traveling to Louisville, creates a risk profile that few competitive bettors should accept. Summer Is Tomorrow followed this same profile in 2022 , set a blazing pace and faded to last. Six Speed has more talent, but the evidence points in one direction. Pass on this horse entirely.

Family Tree

Six Speed's father is Not This Time, who won two of his four races and earned $454,183. His mother is Browse, a mare who raced 18 times and won four races, earning $284,689. Browse is by Medaglia d'Oro, a multiple Grade 1 winner. This family tree shows horses that loved to run fast and could handle different track conditions.

Racing Record

Six Speed has raced five times with three wins, one second-place finish, and one third-place effort, earning $402,179. He won races at six furlongs (Dec. 5, 2025), seven furlongs (Jan. 2, 2026), and one mile (Jan. 23, 2026). His most recent race on March 28, 2026, at 1 3/16 miles resulted in a second-place finish, losing by 2 1/2lengths.

COMMANDMENT aced his two turn test in yesterday’s G2 Fountain of Youth on the Road to the @KentuckyDerby! 🌹✔️@bradcoxracing @iradortiz pic.twitter.com/mqNCRisUUI

— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 1, 2026

What Matters

Six Speed demonstrates impressive winning form with three victories from five starts. He's proven he can win at multiple distances and consistently earns valuable purses. His victories came at good odds, suggesting he's undervalued in markets.

Caution

Six Speed has raced only in Dubai against international competition—never against top American horses. His move to North American tracks and racing against Kentucky Derby-caliber competitors represents unknown territory. Limited exposure to American racing conditions and the higher competitive level create significant questions about his readiness.

Six Speed's Important Related Information

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