Battle Commander (AUS) Horse
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Battle Commander is a 4yo bay gelding from Australia trained by Paul Jordan. He is by Rommel out of Weona Lady. He has won 6 races so far. On 31 Jan 2026 at Ascot he achieved his biggest triumph, winning the $100000.00 Ascot Mile.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 07-Feb-26 1600m GOOD 4 R9 RTG 72+ $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:35.670, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.850 1st Soldanelle ( W A Pike 54.5 ) 2nd Stylish Lord ( H J Nottle 56 , Cd 53 ) 1.37L 3rd Street Band ( S L O'donnell 54.5 ) 1.37L 4th Battle Commander ( C Martinan 60 , Cd 57 ) 1.49L See full results | C Martinan 60, Cd 57kg 1.49L | 4 (9) |
| Ascot 31-Jan-26 1600m GOOD 4 R7 ASCOT MILE $54,800 (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.860, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.810 1st Battle Commander ( L Staples 55 ) 2nd River Rubicon ( S F Mcgruddy 59 ) 1.60L 3rd Snazzler ( H M Watson 55 ) 1.93L See full results | L Staples 55kg | 1 (6) |
| Ascot 17-Jan-26 1800m GOOD 4 R3 RTG 70+ $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:51.470, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.040 1st Our Paladin Al ( H J Nottle 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Fly With Caution ( S L O'donnell 60 ) 0.19L 3rd Arcadia Park ( C T Johnston-porter 60 ) 3.18L 4th Battle Commander ( C Cooper 58 , Cd 56 ) 3.33L See full results | C Cooper 58kg, Cd 56kg 3.33L | 4 (8) |
| Ascot 01-Jan-26 1600m GOOD 4 R7 RTG 70+ $43,840 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.280, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.230 1st Battle Commander ( L Staples 56 ) 2nd Our Paladin Al ( S D Parnham 58 ) 0.85L 3rd Magna's Choice ( W A Pike 55.5 ) 1.62L See full results | L Staples 56kg | 1 (10) |
| Ascot 20-Dec-25 1600m GOOD 4 R8 W/SPEED MILE $11,000 (of $125,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:36.880, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.280 1st Auto Cruise ( C T Johnston-porter 54 ) 2nd Seven Candles ( W A Pike 54 ) 0.65L 3rd Battle Commander ( C Cooper 57 ) 1.45L See full results | C Cooper 57kg 1.45L | 3 (14) |
| Pinjarra 11-Dec-25 1600m GOOD 4 R7 CL3 $16,440 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.230, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.440 1st Battle Commander ( C Martinan 61.5 ) 2nd Shazair ( N Faithfull 57.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Bondi Bay ( B M Parnham 58.5 ) 3.25L See full results | C Martinan 61.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Ascot 29-Nov-25 1800m GOOD 4 R6 GRAD HCP 60+ $1,080 (of $60,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:50.410, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.120 1st Mississippi Dawn ( C T Johnston-porter 54 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( L F Fiore 54.5 ) 0.16L 3rd Magna's Choice ( S D Parnham 57.5 ) 1.12L 9th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58.5 ) 2.72L See full results | C Staples 58.5kg 2.72L | 9 (15) |
| Belmont 12-Nov-25 1600m GOOD 4 R8 0MWLY $6,510 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.720, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590 1st Golden Dore ( S F Mcgruddy 58 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 0.01L 3rd Atlantis Beach ( S L O'donnell 57.5 ) 0.30L See full results | C Staples 58kg 0.01L | 2 (14) |
| Ascot 01-Nov-25 1600m GOOD 4 R1 WESTSPEED 0MWLY $21,920 (of $40,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.000, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.130 1st Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 2nd Audio Boy ( W A Pike 58 ) 0.12L 3rd I'm Nipote ( L F Fiore 59 ) 1.75L See full results | C Staples 58kg | 1 (9) |
| Northam 26-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R9 CL1 $16,440 (of $30,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.070, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.470 1st Battle Commander ( C Cooper 60 ) 2nd Miss Veuve ( C L Azzopardi 58 ) 0.56L 3rd Jayashree ( L F Fiore 58.5 ) 2.36L See full results | C Cooper 60 | 1 (10) |
| Ascot 11-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R2 0MWLY $720 (of $40,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.170, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.510 1st Wembanyama ( W A Pike 57 ) 2nd Linchpin ( B M Parnham 54 ) 1.24L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J S Whiting 57.5 ) 2.33L 7th Battle Commander ( C Cooper 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 5.55L See full results | C Cooper 56.5kg, Cd 53.5kg 5.55L | 7 (11) |
| Belmont 17-Sep-25 1650m HEAVY 8 R4 CL1 $5,580 (of $30,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:45.680, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.200 1st Capable Angel ( L F Fiore 58 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Cooper 60 ) 0.05L 3rd Dandy's Gem ( B M Parnham 56 ) 0.42L See full results | C Cooper 60 0.05L | 2 (11) |
| Belmont 03-Sep-25 1400m SOFT 5 R5 CL3 $870 (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:24.680, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th 1st Nine Ball ( C T Johnston-porter 56.5 ) 2nd Too Much Talk ( K H Tsang 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.21L 3rd Millstee ( S L O'donnell 58.5 ) 2.79L 5th Battle Commander ( C Cooper 59 , Cd 56 ) 3.87L See full results | C Cooper 59kg, Cd 56kg 3.87L | 5 (11) |
| Belmont 27-Aug-25 1200m SOFT 7 R5 CL1 C&G $2,640 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.850, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.650 1st Great Edition ( M L A Ramoly 59 ) 2nd Saturday Sesh ( S D Parnham 60 ) 0.01L 3rd Battle Commander ( S Webster 60.5 ) 0.10L See full results | S Webster 60.5kg 0.10L | 3 (10) |
| Belmont 16-Aug-25 1300m SOFT 6 R5 WESTSPEED 0MWLY $1,160 (of $40,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:18.520, SP: 51.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.450 1st Diamond Dancer ( C T Johnston-porter 55.5 ) 2nd On Patrol ( C J Parnham 59 ) 0.74L 3rd Doctor Jay ( S D Parnham 58 ) 1.00L 5th Battle Commander ( J Turner 56.5 ) 2.18L See full results | J Turner 56.5kg 2.18L | 5 (15) |
| Belmont 26-Jul-25 1200m SOFT 6 R3 3YO HCP 61+ $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.870, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th 1st Yorga Pride ( W A Pike 57 ) 2nd Snow God ( B M Parnham 56 ) 0.92L 3rd Lipstick Jungle ( L M Campbell 55 ) 2.81L 9th Battle Commander ( T Turner 56 ) 10.38L See full results | T Turner 56kg 10.38L | 9 (10) |
| Belmont 07-Jul-25 1000m SOFT 7 R10 3UP 0-71 TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.940 1st King Adviso ( B M Parnham ) 2nd Tropicconi ( M L A Ramoly ) 0.86L 3rd Battle Commander ( C Staples ) 1.75L | C Staples 1.75L | 3 (7) |
| Pinjarra 15-Feb-25 1200m GOOD 4 R8 RL 3YO Open Set Weight (of $250,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.620, SP: 201.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.220 1st Smooth Chino ( A Galati 57 ) 2nd London's Image ( J J Brown 55 ) 0.39L 3rd Perfect Chant ( J Noske 55 ) 1.42L 13th Battle Commander ( C Staples 57 ) 5.74L See full results | C Staples 57kg 5.74L | 13 (16) |
| Ascot 25-Jan-25 1400m GOOD 4 R5 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.140, SP: 51.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.690 1st Rock 'N' The Jam ( S D Parnham 56 ) 2nd Timeless Gem ( B M Parnham 57 ) 1.23L 3rd Precious God ( B H Louis 55 ) 1.37L 8th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 6.52L See full results | C Staples 58kg 6.52L | 8 (8) |
| Ascot 15-Jan-25 1400m GOOD 4 R6 2YO+ CL3 Hcp $540 (of $30,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:25.200, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.770 1st Sports Talk ( A P L H Hearn 57.5 ) 2nd Tactics ( C J Parnham 57 ) 0.05L 3rd Great Demon ( J Noske 60 ) 1.84L 10th Battle Commander ( C Staples 59.5 ) 5.57L See full results | C Staples 59.5kg 5.57L | 10 (11) |
| Ascot 04-Jan-25 1400m GOOD 4 R7 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $7,040 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.910, SP: 15.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.310 1st Noahquintilly ( S F Mcgruddy 56 ) 2nd Black Ora ( L F Fiore 54 ) 0.47L 3rd Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 1.31L See full results | C Staples 58kg 1.31L | 3 (9) |
| Ascot 21-Dec-24 1200m GOOD 4 R5 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $2,250 (of $125,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:10.010, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.280 1st Daytona Pete ( S F Mcgruddy 56 ) 2nd Gold Flakes ( B M Parnham 55 ) 1.82L 3rd Show The Way ( M L A Ramoly 57 ) 2.02L 8th Battle Commander ( C Staples 57 ) 4.25L See full results | C Staples 57kg 4.25L | 8 (13) |
| Belmont 09-Dec-24 1000m GOOD 4 R8 3UP 0-71 TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.250 1st Battle Commander ( C Staples ) 2nd Our Mate Archie ( W A Pike ) 0.33L 3rd Tawkin' Jibberish ( H J Nottle ) 0.50L | C Staples | 1 (9) |
| Belmont 07-Sep-24 1400m SOFT 6 R3 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:28.920, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.380 1st Arcadia Park ( W A Pike 56 ) 2nd Jackpot Bingo ( S D Parnham 56 ) 0.98L 3rd Mean Machine ( C J Parnham 58 ) 1.03L 7th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 3.37L See full results | C Staples 58kg 3.37L | 7 (10) |
| Belmont 24-Aug-24 1200m HEAVY 8 R1 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $2,320 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:16.440, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Mean Machine ( W A Pike 56 ) 2nd Shmoov Moova ( P J Carbery 56 ) 0.04L 3rd Keep Ita Mystery ( C J Parnham 58 ) 2.00L 5th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 2.98L See full results | C Staples 58kg 2.98L | 5 (8) |
| Belmont 17-Aug-24 1400m SOFT 6 R1 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:29.300, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.090 1st Bondi Bay ( W A Pike 56 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 0.56L 3rd Arcadia Park ( T K Turner 56 ) 1.19L See full results | C Staples 58kg 0.56L | 2 (7) |
| Belmont 03-Aug-24 1200m SOFT 7 R1 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $2,320 (of $80,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.180, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.890 1st Glasgow Lass ( L F Fiore 56 ) 2nd Timeless Gem ( B M Parnham 57 ) 1.04L 3rd Areduet ( P J Carbery 54 ) 2.13L 5th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 3.40L See full results | C Staples 58kg 3.40L | 5 (7) |
| Belmont 20-Jul-24 1200m SOFT 7 R2 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.890, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.880 1st Horcrux ( J T Turner 56 ) 2nd Supido Express ( W A Pike 57 ) 0.63L 3rd Mean Machine ( J R Azzopardi 56 ) 1.41L 6th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 3.29L See full results | C Staples 58kg 3.29L | 6 (13) |
| Belmont 08-Jul-24 1000m SOFT 6 R6 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:03.290 1st Alabama Elegance ( V A Corver ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples ) 0.02L 3rd Sail Session ( C J Parnham ) 0.79L | C Staples 0.02L | 2 (7) |
| Ascot 04-May-24 1400m SOFT 5 R7 G3 2YO Open Set Weight $7,800 (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:23.440, SP: 101.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.820 1st Bustling ( B M Parnham 56.5 ) 2nd Golden Kathleen ( S D Parnham 54.5 ) 2.61L 3rd Big Shots ( C J Parnham 56.5 ) 4.11L 4th Battle Commander ( C Staples 56.5 ) 4.92L See full results | C Staples 56.5kg 4.92L | 4 (9) |
| Ascot 27-Apr-24 1100m GOOD 4 R1 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $2,320 (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:04.680, SP: 15.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.340 1st Gold Flakes ( B M Parnham 54 ) 2nd Rainline ( W A Pike 54 ) 0.30L 3rd Siren Assault ( C J Parnham 58 ) 0.87L 5th Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 1.55L See full results | C Staples 58kg 1.55L | 5 (13) |
| Ascot 13-Apr-24 1000m GOOD 4 R1 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.790, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.370 1st Show The Way ( S D Parnham 56 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples 58 ) 0.44L 3rd Tactics ( B M Parnham 56 ) 1.23L See full results | C Staples 58kg 0.44L | 2 (10) |
| Ascot 30-Mar-24 1200m GOOD 4 R1 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $43,840 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.780, SP: 3.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.570 1st Battle Commander ( C Staples 56 ) 2nd Yuwill Be The One ( L M Campbell 54 , Cd 52 ) 0.41L 3rd Show The Way ( S D Parnham 56 ) 1.07L See full results | C Staples 56kg | 1 (13) |
| Belmont 20-Mar-24 1200m GOOD 4 R3 2YO Rest 0 Metro Wins Set Weight With Penalties $6,510 (of $35,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.910, SP: 3.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.250 1st Want A Winner ( J Mcnaught 57 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples 57 ) 0.69L 3rd Spice Is Right ( M J Derrick 57 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.71L See full results | C Staples 57kg 0.69L | 2 (13) |
| Ascot 02-Mar-24 1200m GOOD 4 R2 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:10.070, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.630 1st Bustling ( B M Parnham 56 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples 56 ) 2.18L 3rd Angels Impact ( K Dhurun 58 , Cd 56.5 ) 3.15L See full results | C Staples 56kg 2.18L | 2 (12) |
| Pinjarra 17-Feb-24 1200m GOOD 4 R8 RL 2YO Open Set Weight $4,500 (of $250,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:11.280, SP: 81.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.360 1st Big Shots ( C J Parnham 56.5 ) 2nd Madhi Girl ( S D Parnham 54.5 ) 0.97L 3rd Angels Impact ( K Dhurun 56.5 ) 1.09L 9th Battle Commander ( C Staples 56.5 ) 5.60L See full results | C Staples 56.5kg 5.60L | 9 (14) |
| Ascot 03-Feb-24 1000m GOOD 4 R4 2YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:59.520, SP: 61.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.880 1st Golden Vale ( H M Watson 56 ) 2nd Gold Maker ( L M Campbell 56 , Cd 54 ) 1.16L 3rd Earthstorm ( S D Parnham 54 ) 1.38L 6th Battle Commander ( C Staples 56 ) 2.99L See full results | C Staples 56kg 2.99L | 6 (12) |
| Ascot 09-Dec-23 1000m GOOD 4 R1 2YO PLATE $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.450, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.970 1st Define Beautiful ( S F Mcgruddy 55 ) 2nd Sinful Living ( W A Pike 55 ) 0.81L 3rd Street Band ( J Noske 57 ) 1.63L 4th Battle Commander ( C Staples 57 ) 2.16L See full results | C Staples 57kg 2.16L | 4 (8) |
| Ascot 25-Nov-23 1100m GOOD 4 R4 CRYSTAL SLIPPER $3,900 (of $100,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:05.340, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.030 1st Onemoretwomany ( M L A Ramoly 56.5 ) 2nd Big Shots ( C J Parnham 56.5 ) 1.76L 3rd Sniper's Son ( T Berry 56.5 ) 1.87L 4th Battle Commander ( C Staples 56.5 ) 2.06L See full results | C Staples 56.5kg 2.06L | 4 (12) |
| Ascot 11-Nov-23 1100m GOOD 4 R1 2YO SWP $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.800, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.240 1st Onemoretwomany ( B M Parnham 57 ) 2nd Battle Commander ( C Staples 57 ) 0.30L 3rd Ah Kum ( L F Fiore 57 ) 3.47L See full results | C Staples 57kg 0.30L | 2 (7) |
| Belmont 06-Nov-23 400m GOOD 4 R1 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:24.200 1st Lucky I Am ( J J Brown 0 ) 2nd Promising ( S F Mcgruddy 0 ) 0.72L 3rd Aphrodite Magic ( J Mcnaught 0 ) 1.61L 4th Battle Commander ( C Staples 0 ) 1.73L | C Staples 0 1.73L | 4 (7) |