Commandment Wins the Florida Derby, Now Eyes Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown Trail

Commandment wins the Florida Derby, now eyes Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trail

Commandment broke his maiden last fall at Churchill Downs. He’ll soon be headed back there, looking for a much bigger victory.

Commandment wins Florida Derby, now eyes Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trail

Brad Cox became the fourth trainer to win the Florida Derby in back-to-back years, joining Todd Pletcher (who did it three times), Nick Zito and Horace Jones.

Commandment wins Florida Derby for Brad Cox as Kentucky Derby nears

Commandment won Florida Derby 2026 for Brad Cox on a day full of key Kentucky Derby prep races. The Florida Derby winner was ridden by Flavien Prat.

Commandment By a Whisker in Curlin Florida Derby

Wathnan Racing's Commandment (Into Mischief) came with a late surge to nail The Puma (Essential Quality) by a nose in a heart-stopping renewal of Saturday's GI Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. It was a half-length back to 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Chief Wallabee (Constitution) in third. Favored Nearly (Not This Time) tired to fourth. The Diamond Anniversary of the Curlin Florida Derby offered 200 qualifying points for the G…