War Command
Foaled 2011 · by War Front out of Wandering Star (Red Ransom)
€89,385Prize money
Form 11311/947 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 7 Jun 13 – 5 Jul 14, last for A P O'Brien · current OR 117
Group 1 won the Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (2013)
Group 2 won the Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (2013)
Group 2 won the Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes (Group 2) (2013)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 14 | Sandown Group 1Coral-Eclipse (British Champions Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f7y · Good To Firm | 1m2f7y | Good To Firm | 7/9 | 117 | Seamie Heffernan |
| 17 Jun 14 | Ascot Group 1St James's Palace Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Rnd) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 4/7 | 118 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 3 May 14 | Newmarket Group 1Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (206th Running) (British Champions Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 9/14 | 97 | Ryan Moore |
| 12 Oct 13 | Newmarket Group 1Dubai Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 1/6 | 119 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 24 Aug 13 | Curragh Group 2Galileo European Breeders Fund Futurity Stakes (Group 2) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/5 | 119 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 11 Aug 13 | Curragh Group 1Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 3/5 | 119 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 18 Jun 13 | Ascot Group 2Coventry Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/15 | – | Seamie Heffernan |
| 7 Jun 13 | LeopardstownIrish National Stud Famous Name E.B.F. Maiden · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/10 | – | Joseph O'Brien |
War Front as a stallion
In our records: 492 runners, 268 winners (54%), 94 black-type winners including 27 at the top level, 78 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 1 wins — Group 2 winner (Alfred G Vanderbilt Handicap).
His best
Air Force Blue Group 1 OR 124 · U S Navy Flag Group 1 OR 122 · Declaration Of War Group 1 OR 121 · War Command Group 1 OR 119 · Lancaster Bomber Group 1 OR 118 · The Factor Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Wandering Star by Red Ransom
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| State (USA) 2009 filly · by Johannesburg | 1 | 0 | – |
| Warbird I (USA) 2008 colt · by War Front (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| War Czar (USA) 2007 colt · by Pulpit | 4 | 2 | – |
| Naval Officer I (USA) Group 3 2006 gelding · by Tale Of The Cat | 9 | 3 | OR 110 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| If I Say2017 filly by Free Eagle | 2021 Goffs UK August SaleLot 133 · in training | £15,000Highflyer BS/C.Longsdon Racing |
| 2018 colt by Fascinating Rock | 2018 Goffs November SaleLot 105 · foal | Not sold |
| If I Say2017 filly by Free Eagle | 2017 Goffs November SaleLot 659 · foal | €23,000Stauffenberg Bloodstock |
| State2009 filly by Johannesburg | 2017 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 394 · broodmare | €33,000Federico BARBERINI |
| State2009 mare by Johannesburg | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1812 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2013 filly by Us Ranger | 2015 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 121 · broodmare | €100,000CASSE Justin |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.