Grade 1 · Gulfstream Park

2026 Florida Derby Results

Commandment won the 2026 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park, ridden by Flavien Prat for trainer Brad Cox.

2026 Florida Derby winner

Commandment

Jockey
Flavien Prat
Trainer
Brad Cox
Final time
1:49.99
Distance
1 1/8 Miles · Dirt

How the 2026 Florida Derby was won

Commandment won in 1:49.99.

Flavien Prat rode Commandment for trainer Brad Cox. Brad Cox also trained the winner in 2025.

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Previous Florida Derby winners

  • 2025Tappan StreetLuis Saez · Brad Cox
  • 2024FiercenessJohn Velazquez · Todd Pletcher
  • 2023ForteIrad Ortiz Jr. · Todd Pletcher
  • 2022White AbarrioTyler Gaffalione · Saffie Joseph Jr.
  • 2021Known AgendaIrad Ortiz Jr. · Todd Pletcher
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Results from public race records, checked October 2026. For entertainment purposes only.