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Commandment Gets Back to Work, Belmont Stakes Next

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Wathnan Racing’s Commandment (Into Mischief), seventh with a less-than-ideal trip in the GI Kentucky Derby, has begun to gear up for the GI Belmont Stakes at Saratoga June 6.

The GI Curlin Florida Derby winner breezed four furlongs for trainer Brad Cox in company in :48.80 (29/83) at Churchill Downs Friday, his first move since the Kentucky Derby.

“The breeze went well today and he’s come out of the Derby in good order,” said Case Clay, Wathnan’s Racing Manager, USA. “We’ll shoot for the Belmont now.”

Clay continued, “He did a nice, good smooth breeze. He went in :48 2/5 and 1:01 1/5, and galloped out in 1:15. Just a good, smooth breeze. Went in company. We feel good about how he came out of the Derby. Just gonna point to the Belmont now and hope for the best.”

Off at odds of 6-1 in the Kentucky Derby, Commandment was off to a slow start and raced in 13th through a half mile in :46.44. On the move while at least five wide beneath Luis Saez on the far turn, he kicked for home with a big chance despite taking the overland route. Bounced around in traffic racing in between rivals in the stretch, Commandment failed to threaten from there and crossed the wire 5 1/4 lengths behind upset winner and ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard’ Golden Tempo (Curlin).

“We were confident going into the Derby and still confident going into the Belmont,” Clay concluded. “He’s doing well and that’s all we can ask for.”

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Monmouth Announces 15% Takeout on All P3s, Doubles Starting May 16

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Edited Press Release

With the addition of the $3 late Pick 3 and $5 late Daily Double at a reduced takeout launched just last weekend, Monmouth Park announced Friday that it is also lowering the takeout to 15% across the entire card for all Pick 3 and Daily Double wagers beginning Saturday, May 16.

“The new wagers proved to be wildly popular on opening day,” said John F. Heims, General Manager at Monmouth Park. “As always, we’re constantly seeking to make not just the on-track experience better, but wagering on our product better. This latest takeout reduction is another way to put more money back in the hands in the betting public.”

The minimum wager for Pick 3s will remain at 50 cents, with the exception of the last Pick 3, which will carry the $3 minimum. Daily Doubles will continue with a $1 minimum, with the final double set at a $5 minimum.

The previous takeout on Pick 3s was 25% while Daily Doubles were 19%. Pending final approval from the New Jersey Racing Commission, the new 15% takeout rates will remain in effect for the entire 2026 racing season, which runs through Sept. 13.

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Commandment Gets Back to Work, Belmont Stakes Next

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Wathnan Racing’s Commandment (Into Mischief), seventh with a less-than-ideal trip in the GI Kentucky Derby, has begun to gear up for the GI Belmont Stakes at Saratoga June 6.

The GI Curlin Florida Derby winner breezed four furlongs for trainer Brad Cox in company in :48.80 (29/83) at Churchill Downs Friday, his first move since the Kentucky Derby.

“The breeze went well today and he’s come out of the Derby in good order,” said Case Clay, Wathnan’s Racing Manager, USA. “We’ll shoot for the Belmont now.”

Clay continued, “He did a nice, good smooth breeze. He went in :48 2/5 and 1:01 1/5, and galloped out in 1:15. Just a good, smooth breeze. Went in company. We feel good about how he came out of the Derby. Just gonna point to the Belmont now and hope for the best.”

Off at odds of 6-1 in the Kentucky Derby, Commandment was off to a slow start and raced in 13th through a half mile in :46.44. On the move while at least five wide beneath Luis Saez on the far turn, he kicked for home with a big chance despite taking the overland route. Bounced around in traffic racing in between rivals in the stretch, Commandment failed to threaten from there and crossed the wire 5 1/4 lengths behind upset winner and ‘TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard’ Golden Tempo (Curlin).

“We were confident going into the Derby and still confident going into the Belmont,” Clay concluded. “He’s doing well and that’s all we can ask for.”

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Monmouth Announces 15% Takeout on All P3s, Doubles Starting May 16

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Edited Press Release

With the addition of the $3 late Pick 3 and $5 late Daily Double at a reduced takeout launched just last weekend, Monmouth Park announced Friday that it is also lowering the takeout to 15% across the entire card for all Pick 3 and Daily Double wagers beginning Saturday, May 16.

“The new wagers proved to be wildly popular on opening day,” said John F. Heims, General Manager at Monmouth Park. “As always, we’re constantly seeking to make not just the on-track experience better, but wagering on our product better. This latest takeout reduction is another way to put more money back in the hands in the betting public.”

The minimum wager for Pick 3s will remain at 50 cents, with the exception of the last Pick 3, which will carry the $3 minimum. Daily Doubles will continue with a $1 minimum, with the final double set at a $5 minimum.

The previous takeout on Pick 3s was 25% while Daily Doubles were 19%. Pending final approval from the New Jersey Racing Commission, the new 15% takeout rates will remain in effect for the entire 2026 racing season, which runs through Sept. 13.

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