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Commandment

OPI Elite Database Scouting Report ID: #25814

Contender Vitals

OPI: 96.8
Pedigree Index
9.1
Sire: Into Mischief
Competitive Grade
A+
Recent Speed Fig
101

Scout’s Notebook

SIRE: Into Mischief DAM: Sippican Harbor OPI PEDIGREE INDEX: 9.1

Technical Analysis: Commandment carries an OPI Pedigree Index of 9.1, largely derived from the influence of Into Mischief. Balanced stamina and speed; ideal for 1 1/16 to 1 1/8 mile routes. Based on current metrics, the OPI score validates this runner's capability at the current competitive grade.

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Career OPI History

Race Event Style OPI Grade Speed Finish OPI Verdict Action
Belmont Stakes stalker 94.5 A+ 96 2 Competitive Podium: Validated OPI performance. VIEW LOGIC
Kentucky Derby stalker 96.8 A+ 101 7 Outrun: Underperformed OPI expectations. VIEW LOGIC
Florida Derby presser 145 A+ 103 1 Pressed wide. Just up. VIEW LOGIC

OPI Strategic Intelligence

Speed & Velocity

With a Recent Speed Figure of 96, this runner is currently performing at a high-elite level. This figure was most recently validated in the Belmont Stakes .

Class & Competition

Assigned a Competitive Grade of A+. This metric reflects the horse's ability to maintain performance levels when facing established stakes-quality fields.

Pedigree Ceiling

The OPI Pedigree Index of 9.5 suggests this horse has the genetic foundation for Classic distances (1 1/4 miles).

Handicapper's Rationale

"Suffered a highly compromised, checked trip fading out to 7th in the Kentucky Derby. Brad Cox secures John Velazquez to ride from post 7. His back-class includes massive spring prep victories, making him a major bounce-back contender if he clears a clean tracking trip."

Overall Assessment: Secondary Contender / Competitive at this level.
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OPI Performance Scorecard

WIN RATE 33%
IN THE MONEY 67%

OPI Analyzed: 3

Official Starts: 3

Total Wins: 1

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