Classic Commander (USA) Horse
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Classic Commander, a 3yo dk b/br from the United States, is trained by Ilkay Kantarmaci. He is out of the stallion Classic Empire and the dam Giulia Ammannati. He has yet to break his maiden, having failed to win in 12 starts. In his most recent outing at Belmont Park on 11 Oct 2026, jockey Samuel Marin guided him to a third‑place finish behind winner Gilbane.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park 11-Oct-26 1609m FIRM R11 Md $8,039 (of $80,394) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:34.200, SP: 6.00 found a forward position three wide in the early stages, ranged up through the far turn for a dueling spot between runners at the top of the lane, gave way soon after but still held for the show award. 1st Gilbane ( M Franco 122 ) 2nd Bourboncentric ( R S Jr 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Classic Commander ( S Marin 122 ) 5.25L See full results | S Marin 55.3kg 5.25L | 3 (12) |
| Belmont Park 25-Sep-26 1207m FIRM R8 Md $7,946 (of $79,458) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:08.260, SP: 7.50 coaxed from the start, chased four wide under a ride near the quarter pole, angled six wide into upper stretch, offered up a mild kick to secure the show honors. 1st Eye On The Ball ( J Lezcano 123 ) 2nd Richies Love ( K Carmouche 123 ) 1.00L 3rd Classic Commander ( E Zayas 123 ) 1.75L See full results | E Zayas 55.8kg 1.75L | 3 (12) |
| Saratoga 06-Aug-26 1710m FIRM R10 Md $397 (of $79,415) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:44.110, SP: 3.75 1st Rossbeigh ( M Franco 126 ) 2nd Bourboncentric ( R J Santana 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Nonno Joe ( J Rodriguez 126 ) 2.75L 6th Classic Commander ( J Velazquez 121 ) 8.25L See full results | J Velazquez 54.9kg 8.25L | 6 (11) |
| Saratoga 12-Jul-26 1710m FIRM R11 Md $719 (of $143,823) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.310, SP: 8.50 1st Manor Park ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 2nd Coach Ryan ( M Franco 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Professor Proton ( R Gutierrez 121 ) 0.20L 6th Classic Commander ( E Zayas 121 ) 1.85L See full results | E Zayas 54.9kg 1.85L | 6 (11) |
| Belmont At The Big A 14-Jun-26 1609m R11 Md $22,711 (of $113,556) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.210, SP: 26.00 1st Sir Oscar ( M Franco 126 ) 2nd Classic Commander ( E Zayas 120 ) 2.50L 3rd Karsten ( J Castellano 120 ) 0.20L See full results | E Zayas 54.4kg 2.50L | 2 (9) |