First Command
(AUS)About
First Command is a 19yo bay gelding from Australia trained by A & S Freedman. He is sired by Commands out of River Serenade. As a stakes winner with career earnings of $949,465, First Command is recognized for his above-average ability. On 21st Jan 2012 at Flemington, ridden by Steven Arnold, he secured his most notable victory in the $125,000 Kensington Stakes, defeating Decircles. First Command has been profitable for punters, offering a 5% return on investment throughout his career. Last running on 22nd Feb 2014 at Caulfield, First Command has now concluded his racing career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield 22-Feb-14 1100m GOOD 3 R8 G1 Oaklgh Plt (of $400,000) Barrier 13 | D Browne 54.5kg, Cd 0 | UPD (18) |
| Caulfield 08-Feb-14 1100m GOOD 3 R7 RUBITON $15,750 (of $175,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:02.500, SP: $26 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.280 sat length off leader, battled on soundly | 56kg 3.95L | 3 (8) |
| Flemington 18-Jan-14 1000m GOOD 3 R6 KENSINGTON $2,400 (of $120,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.240, SP: $8.50 In-running: 800m 9th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.970 Slow to begin and failed to make an impact | S Arnold 60 4.45L | 7 (9) |
| Flemington 16-Feb-13 1000m GOOD 3 R7 LIGHTNING $10,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:55.420, SP: $51 In-running: 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:31.360 never really in race and just fair through line | S Arnold 58.5kg, Cd 59kg 11.90L | 7 (8) |
| Caulfield 02-Feb-13 1000m GOOD 3 R4 W.J. ADAMS $10,800 (of $120,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.120, SP: $2.70F In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.640 led into straight but overhauled late | 60.5kg 0.50L | 3 (6) |
| Flemington 19-Jan-13 1000m GOOD 3 R3 KENSINGTON $73,000 (of $120,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.420, SP: $1.65F In-running: 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:32.440 coasted throughout, when niggled, responded well | 59kg | 1 (6) |
| Caulfield 05-Jan-13 1000m GOOD 3 R3 HCP $60,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.010, SP: $4.60 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.850 hit the front mid-straight and proved too classy | 60 | 1 (8) |
| Caulfield 13-Oct-12 1000m SOFT 5 R4 SCHILLACI (of $220,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.950, SP: $17 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.950 close enough on bend but just lacked dash | S Arnold 58.5kg, Cd 59kg 5.10L | 10 (10) |
| Cranbourne-Trn 14-Aug-12 800m HEAVY 8 R6 3UP-TRL, Winning Time: 00:48.640 | First Command 0.20L | 2 (9) |
| Morphettville 28-Apr-12 1100m SOFT 5 R8 D C McKAY $1,150 (of $115,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:04.450, SP: $6 In-running: 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.180 peeled out on turn to produce run but tired | V Duric 58kg 7.20L | 10 (13) |
| Morphettville 14-Apr-12 1100m GOOD 3 R6 R N IRWIN $19,350 (of $115,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:03.650, SP: $5.50 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 610m 00:34.270 hit front into straight but outgunned to the line | 58.5kg 0.70L | 2 (9) |
| Caulfield 25-Feb-12 1100m GOOD 3 R6 OAKLGH PLT $18,000 (of $400,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.490, SP: $18 In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.430 gained inside run, hit the line hard | D Oliver 54.5kg, Cd 55kg 0.50L | 4 (17) |
| Caulfield 11-Feb-12 1100m SOFT 5 R7 RUBITON $22,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.880, SP: $4.40 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.740 looked the winner but found one too strong | 57kg 0.75L | 2 (9) |
| Flemington 21-Jan-12 1000m GOOD 4 R6 LR Kensington $76,000 (of $125,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:56.990, SP: $4.80F In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.410 took over mid straight and proved too strong | S Arnold 58kg | 1 (10) |
| Caulfield 07-Jan-12 1200m GOOD 3 R5 DOVETON STKS $9,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.430, SP: $3.60F In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.470 looked the winner only to be grabbed late | 59kg 0.30L | 3 (7) |
| Flemington 02-Oct-11 1200m SOFT 5 R6 GILGAI $5,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.570, SP: $7.50 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.980 | S King 56.5kg, Cd 57kg 4.70L | 7 (17) |
| Caulfield 24-Sep-11 1200m GOOD 3 R7 TESTA ROSSA $18,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.270, SP: $4.20F In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.220 | 59kg 1.25L | 2 (11) |
| Moonee Valley 10-Sep-11 1000m SOFT 5 R6 MCEWEN $3,750 (of $150,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: $15 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.360 | N Hall 58.5kg, Cd 59kg 1.55L | 5 (9) |
| Caulfield 26-Feb-11 1100m GOOD 3 R6 OAKLEIGH PLT (of $400,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:02.280, SP: $10 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.230 | D Dunn 57.5kg, Cd 58kg 11.65L | 17 (17) |
| Trentham 22-Jan-11 1200m SOFT 5 R9 TELEGRAPH $133,039 (of $760,225) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:07.040, SP: $6.60 | 58.5kg 0.00L | 2 (18) |
| Caulfield 08-Jan-11 1200m GOOD 3 R6 DOVETON $60,500 (of $100,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:08.380, SP: $2.80F In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.350 | 59kg | 1 (12) |
| Hillside 13-Nov-10 1300m SOFT 5 R4 HEFFERNAN $4,500 (of $100,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:19.260, SP: $3F In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.960 | D Oliver 59kg 4.60L | 4 (8) |
| Flemington 04-Nov-10 1100m SOFT 5 R8 SWISSE $13,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:04.280, SP: $7.50 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.910 | 58.5kg 0.95L | 3 (14) |
| Caulfield 09-Oct-10 1000m GOOD 3 R4 SCHILLACI $4,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:56.680, SP: $5.50 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:32.760 | S Arnold 58.5kg, Cd 59kg 6.50L | 6 (8) |
| Caufield 26-Sep-10 1000m GOOD 3 R6 HCP $31,363 (of $50,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.390, SP: $7 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.810 | 60.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Eagle Farm 26-Jun-10 1200m GOOD 3 R6 HEALY STK (of $175,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:08.690, SP: $4.60 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.630 | D Dunn 58.5kg, Cd 59kg 12.80L | 10 (13) |
| Eagle Farm 12-Jun-10 1000m GOOD 3 R2 LIGHTNING $15,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 00:56.780, SP: $2.05F In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.820 | 59.5kg 1.50L | 2 (17) |
| Flemington 31-Oct-09 1200m GOOD 3 R8 SALINGER $7,500 (of $300,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:08.900, SP: $2.50F In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.790 | D Dunn 56.5kg, Cd 57kg 2.60L | 5 (13) |
| Caufield 17-Oct-09 1100m SOFT 5 R9 CAUL SPRNT $121,000 (of $201,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:04.210, SP: $2.50F In-running: 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.650 | 56.5kg | 1 (13) |
| Flemington 03-Oct-09 1200m GOOD 3 R8 GILGAI $45,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:09.860, SP: $7.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.950 | 55.5kg | 2 (15) |
| Caufield 29-Aug-09 1100m SOFT 5 R7 THE HEATH $60,500 (of $100,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:03.660, SP: $4.40F In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.390 | 55.5kg | 1 (15) |
| Caulfield 11-Apr-09 1200m GOOD 5 R2 3Y HCP $42,700 (of $70,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.250, SP: $2F | 56.5kg | 1 (10) |
| Moonee Valley 27-Mar-09 1200m GOOD 3 R8 3Y HCP $48,800 (of $80,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.300, SP: $2.50F In-running: 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.020 | 56kg | 1 (9) |
| Hillside 11-Mar-09 1000m GOOD 3 R2 3Y 0-72 $18,363 (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:55.430, SP: $2.50 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:32.620 | 57.5kg | 1 (8) |