Commandment wins the Florida Derby, now eyes Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown trail
Commandment broke his maiden last fall at Churchill Downs. It was the fourth consecutive win for Commandment, who had jockey Flavien Prat aboard on Saturday. “He's a racehorse, bottom line,” said trainer Brad Cox, who saddled the Florida Derby winner for the second consecutive year.
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Commandment broke his maiden last fall at Churchill Downs. He'll soon be headed back there, looking for a much bigger victory.
By the slimmest of margins — a photo finish — Commandment won the Florida Derby on Saturday, completing a worst-to-first rally in the six-horse field and overtaking The Puma with the final bob of his head. It was the fourth consecutive win for Commandment, who had jockey Flavien Prat aboard on Saturday. Next up: the Kentucky Derby, the start of the Triple Crown series on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
“He's a racehorse, bottom line,” said trainer Brad Cox, who saddled the Florida Derby winner for the second consecutive year. “He always shows up. ...
He's a Grade 1 winner. Florida Derby's a big race. Proud of the horse.