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Horse profile

Commander In Chief

Dancing Brave (USA) × Slightly Dangerous (USA) (Roberto (USA))
Sex
colt
Foaled
1990
Record (GB & IRE)
5 wins from 6 runs (83%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£508,993 GB
Last run (GB & IRE)
24 Jul 1993, Ascot (3/10)
Last win (GB & IRE)
27 Jun 1993, Curragh (IRE)
Recent form
111113

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
24 Jul 93Ascot3/107/4F1½Pat EdderySir Henry CecilKing George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond StakesGroup 1Flat Turf1m4fGood8-9Opera House (GB)£270,259270/7
27 Jun 93Curragh (IRE)1/114/7Fwon ¾Pat EdderySir Henry CecilThe Budweiser Irish DerbyGroup 1Flat Turf1m4fGood to Firm9-0Hernando (FR)-251/9
2 Jun 93Epsom1/1615/2won 3½Mick KinaneSir Henry CecilEver Ready DerbyGroup 1Flat Turf1m4fGood9-0Blue Judge (IRE)£447,580201/12
13 May 93York1/42/9Fwon nkPat EdderySir Henry CecilGlasgow Conditions Stakes Class CClass 3Flat Turf1m2½fGood9-2Needle Gun (IRE)£5,426120/3
1 May 93Newmarket1/52/5Fwon 3½Pat EdderySir Henry CecilCulford Conditions Stakes Class CClass 3Flat Turf1m4fGood8-13Oakmead (IRE)£4,437181/4
13 Apr 93Newmarket1/13EvensFwon 6Pat EdderySir Henry CecilMuseum Maiden Stakes Class DClass 4Flat Turf1m2fGood9-0Silverdale (USA)£3,753-1/12
  • 3/1024 Jul 93 · Ascot7/4F

    King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes

    Group 11m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    24 Jul 93
    Course
    Ascot
    Pos
    3/10
    SP
    7/4F
    Btn
    1½
    Race
    King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes
    Class
    Group 1
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-9
    Winner / 2nd
    Opera House (GB)
    Winner prize
    £270,259
    Days
    27
    Future form
    0/7
  • 1/1127 Jun 93 · Curragh (IRE)4/7F

    The Budweiser Irish Derby

    Group 11m4fGood to Firm

    All fields
    Date
    27 Jun 93
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Pos
    1/11
    SP
    4/7F
    Btn
    won ¾
    Race
    The Budweiser Irish Derby
    Class
    Group 1
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good to Firm
    Wgt
    9-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Hernando (FR)
    Winner prize
    -
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/9
  • 1/162 Jun 93 · Epsom15/2

    Ever Ready Derby

    Group 11m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    2 Jun 93
    Course
    Epsom
    Pos
    1/16
    SP
    15/2
    Btn
    won 3½
    Race
    Ever Ready Derby
    Class
    Group 1
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Blue Judge (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £447,580
    Days
    20
    Future form
    1/12
  • 1/413 May 93 · York2/9F

    Glasgow Conditions Stakes Class C

    Class 31m2½fGood

    All fields
    Date
    13 May 93
    Course
    York
    Pos
    1/4
    SP
    2/9F
    Btn
    won nk
    Race
    Glasgow Conditions Stakes Class C
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2½f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-2
    Winner / 2nd
    Needle Gun (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £5,426
    Days
    12
    Future form
    0/3
  • 1/51 May 93 · Newmarket2/5F

    Culford Conditions Stakes Class C

    Class 31m4fGood

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 93
    Course
    Newmarket
    Pos
    1/5
    SP
    2/5F
    Btn
    won 3½
    Race
    Culford Conditions Stakes Class C
    Class
    Class 3
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m4f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    8-13
    Winner / 2nd
    Oakmead (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £4,437
    Days
    18
    Future form
    1/4
  • 1/1313 Apr 93 · NewmarketEvensF

    Museum Maiden Stakes Class D

    Class 41m2fGood

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 93
    Course
    Newmarket
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    EvensF
    Btn
    won 6
    Race
    Museum Maiden Stakes Class D
    Class
    Class 4
    Type
    Flat Turf
    Dist
    1m2f
    Going
    Good
    Wgt
    9-0
    Winner / 2nd
    Silverdale (USA)
    Winner prize
    £3,753
    Days
    -
    Future form
    1/12

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
27 Jun 93Curragh (IRE)The Budweiser Irish Derby1/11Desert Team (USA)86 Jul 93Newmarket (July)Princess Of Wales's Stakes (Group 2)
2 Jun 93EpsomEver Ready Derby (Group 1)1/16Bob's Return (IRE)617 Aug 93YorkGreat Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2)
1 May 93NewmarketCulford Conditions Stakes Class C1/5Oakmead (IRE)28 May 93LingfieldChampagne Ruinart Oaks Trial Stakes (Listed Race)
13 Apr 93NewmarketMuseum Maiden Stakes Class D1/13Spin Doctor (IRE)33 May 93NewcastleCaterpillar Maiden Stakes Class D
  • 1/1127 Jun 93 · Curragh (IRE)

    The Budweiser Irish Derby

    All fields
    Date
    27 Jun 93
    Course
    Curragh (IRE)
    Race
    The Budweiser Irish Derby
    This horse
    1/11
    Winner next time
    Desert Team (USA)
    Their pos
    8
    Won on
    6 Jul 93
    At
    Newmarket (July)
    Race won
    Princess Of Wales's Stakes (Group 2)
  • 1/162 Jun 93 · Epsom

    Ever Ready Derby (Group 1)

    All fields
    Date
    2 Jun 93
    Course
    Epsom
    Race
    Ever Ready Derby (Group 1)
    This horse
    1/16
    Winner next time
    Bob's Return (IRE)
    Their pos
    6
    Won on
    17 Aug 93
    Race won
    Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2)
  • 1/51 May 93 · Newmarket

    Culford Conditions Stakes Class C

    All fields
    Date
    1 May 93
    Course
    Newmarket
    Race
    Culford Conditions Stakes Class C
    This horse
    1/5
    Winner next time
    Oakmead (IRE)
    Their pos
    2
    Won on
    8 May 93
    Race won
    Champagne Ruinart Oaks Trial Stakes (Listed Race)
  • 1/1313 Apr 93 · Newmarket

    Museum Maiden Stakes Class D

    All fields
    Date
    13 Apr 93
    Course
    Newmarket
    Race
    Museum Maiden Stakes Class D
    This horse
    1/13
    Winner next time
    Spin Doctor (IRE)
    Their pos
    3
    Won on
    3 May 93
    Race won
    Caterpillar Maiden Stakes Class D

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Sir Henry Cecil13 Apr 9324 Jul 931/13650183.3%100.0%£508,993€0
Sir Henry Cecil
First run
13 Apr 93
Last run
24 Jul 93
First run for yard
1/13
Runs
6
Wins
5
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
83.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)First runLast run
Flat650183.3%100.0%£508,993€013 Apr 9324 Jul 93
Flat
Code
Flat
Runs
6
Wins
5
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
83.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0
First run
13 Apr 93
Last run
24 Jul 93

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat Turf650183.3%100.0%£508,993€0
Flat Turf
Race type
Flat Turf
Runs
6
Wins
5
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
83.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Firm1100100.0%100.0%--
Good540180.0%100.0%£508,993€0
Good to Firm
Going
Good to Firm
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Good
Going
Good
Runs
5
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
80.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
9f to 11f2200100.0%100.0%£9,178€0
12f to 13f430175.0%100.0%£499,815€0
9f to 11f
Distance
9f to 11f
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,178
Prize IRE (€)
€0
12f to 13f
Distance
12f to 13f
Runs
4
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
75.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£499,815
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Newmarket2200100.0%100.0%£8,189€0
Curragh (IRE)1100100.0%100.0%--
Epsom1100100.0%100.0%£447,580€0
York1100100.0%100.0%£5,426€0
Ascot10010.0%100.0%£47,798€0
Newmarket
Course
Newmarket
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£8,189
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Curragh (IRE)
Course
Curragh (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Epsom
Course
Epsom
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£447,580
Prize IRE (€)
€0
York
Course
York
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,426
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Ascot
Course
Ascot
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£47,798
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Group 1320166.7%100.0%£495,378€0
Class 32200100.0%100.0%£9,862€0
Class 41100100.0%100.0%£3,753€0
Group 1
Class
Group 1
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
66.7%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£495,378
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 3
Class
Class 3
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,862
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 4
Class
Class 4
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,753
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2 to 5 runners2200100.0%100.0%£9,862€0
9 to 12 runners210150.0%100.0%£47,798€0
13 to 16 runners2200100.0%100.0%£451,333€0
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,862
Prize IRE (€)
€0
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£47,798
Prize IRE (€)
€0
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£451,333
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
April1100100.0%100.0%£3,753€0
May2200100.0%100.0%£9,862€0
June2200100.0%100.0%£447,580€0
July10010.0%100.0%£47,798€0
April
Month
April
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,753
Prize IRE (€)
€0
May
Month
May
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£9,862
Prize IRE (€)
€0
June
Month
June
Runs
2
Wins
2
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£447,580
Prize IRE (€)
€0
July
Month
July
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£47,798
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Pat Eddery540180.0%100.0%£61,413€0
Mick Kinane1100100.0%100.0%£447,580€0
Pat Eddery
Runs
5
Wins
4
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
80.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£61,413
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Mick Kinane
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£447,580
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Sir Henry Cecil650183.3%100.0%£508,993€0
Sir Henry Cecil
Runs
6
Wins
5
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
83.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear650183.3%100.0%£508,993€0
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
6
Wins
5
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
83.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run1100100.0%100.0%£3,753€0
8 to 14 days1100100.0%100.0%£5,426€0
15 to 30 days430175.0%100.0%£499,815€0
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£3,753
Prize IRE (€)
€0
8 to 14 days
Days since last run
8 to 14 days
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£5,426
Prize IRE (€)
€0
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
4
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
75.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£499,815
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchDancing Brave (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. SireDancing Brave (USA)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchSlightly Dangerous (USA)

Parent · 1

  1. DamSlightly Dangerous (USA)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireRoberto (USA)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Dancing Brave (USA)
Slightly Dangerous (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Roberto (USA)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseCommander In Chief (GB)
Sexcolt
Foaled1990
SireDancing Brave (USA)
DamSlightly Dangerous (USA)
DamsireRoberto (USA)
Dam's produce8 winners from 8 runners
Notable siblingDushyantor (USA)

Female line

  1. Slightly Dangerous (USA) · 8 winners from 8 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Dancing Brave (USA)Slightly Dangerous (USA)Roberto (USA)coltFlat 10.1f · NH 2m3½fFlat 9.1f · NH 2m2½f
Dancing Brave (USA)
Sex
colt
Sire's avg winning distance
Flat 10.1f · NH 2m3½f
Damsire's avg winning distance
Flat 9.1f · NH 2m2½f

Progeny of Dancing Brave (USA) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All Flat runs69512125217.4%36.3%65
At 12f to 13f136285420.6%39.7%43
On Good going225489021.3%40.0%54
At 12f to 13f on Good going40152437.5%60.0%32
All Flat runs
Condition
All Flat runs
Runs
695
Wins
121
Placed
252
Win %
17.4%
Place %
36.3%
This horse runs
6
This horse wins
5
At 12f to 13f
Condition
At 12f to 13f
Runs
136
Wins
28
Placed
54
Win %
20.6%
Place %
39.7%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
3
On Good going
Condition
On Good going
Runs
225
Wins
48
Placed
90
Win %
21.3%
Place %
40.0%
This horse runs
5
This horse wins
4
At 12f to 13f on Good going
Condition
At 12f to 13f on Good going
Runs
40
Wins
15
Placed
24
Win %
37.5%
Place %
60.0%
This horse runs
3
This horse wins
2

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Dancing Brave (USA) × Roberto mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Flat33100.0%1189650.0%£566,061€0
Flat
Code
Flat
Runners
3
Winners
3
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
18
Wins
9
2nd/3rd
6
Win %
50.0%
Prize GB (£)
£566,061
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Commander In Chief (GB)652Group/Grade 1£508,993€0
Cambara (GB)730-£38,034€0
Totality (GB)510-£19,034€0
Commander In Chief (GB)
Runs
6
Wins
5
Black-type wins
2
Best win
Group/Grade 1
Prize GB (£)
£508,993
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Cambara (GB)
Runs
7
Wins
3
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£38,034
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Totality (GB)
Runs
5
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£19,034
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Family

Dam summary

Slightly Dangerous (USA)

G1 winners
1
Produce
8 winners from 8 runners

Full siblings

Half siblings

By Shirley Heights (GB)

By Sadler's Wells (USA)

By Danzig (USA)

Female line

  1. 1Slightly Dangerous (USA)

Notable relatives

Half-brother

Half-sister

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In brief

When was Commander In Chief foaled?

Commander In Chief (GB) was foaled in 1990.

Who are the sire and dam of Commander In Chief?

Commander In Chief (GB) is by Dancing Brave (USA) out of Slightly Dangerous (USA), a daughter of Roberto (USA).

Who trained Commander In Chief?

Commander In Chief (GB) was trained by Sir Henry Cecil and owned by K Abdullah at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Commander In Chief's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Commander In Chief (GB) won 5 of 6 races (83%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Commander In Chief's biggest win?

Commander In Chief (GB)'s biggest wins in Britain and Ireland were 2 Group 1 races, most recently the The Budweiser Irish Derby (Group 1) at Curragh (IRE) on 27 June 1993.

Has Commander In Chief ever been beaten?

Commander In Chief (GB) was beaten once in 6 runs in Britain and Ireland, on 24 July 1993 at Ascot (3rd of 10).

Is Commander In Chief still racing?

Commander In Chief (GB) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 24 July 1993 at Ascot in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes (Group 1), finishing 3rd of 10, and has not run there since.

Is Commander In Chief related to any top horses?

Commander In Chief (GB)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Dushyantor (USA) (half-brother, Group 2 winner), Yashmak (USA) (half-sister, Group 2 winner) and Jibe I (USA) (half-sister, Listed winner), from the Slightly Dangerous (USA) family.

What is Commander In Chief's record at Newmarket?

Commander In Chief (GB) ran most often at Newmarket, with 2 wins from 2 runs there.

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