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Skilled (AUS)

2007 Commands (Danehill) x Dextrous (Quest For Fame)

* Beautifully conformed group 1 winning son of Commands

* Son of blueblood mare Dextrous, winner of Sandown Guineas, from prolific stakes winning family

* Sire of group winners Pecans and Fiscal Fantasy

* Progeny have versatility winning from 1000m to 2400m

* Consistent producer of winners with greater than 50% winners to runners

* Progeny earnings in excess of $8.5million

* Service fee offers exceptional value as average earnings per runner over $39,000

Retired

Retired

Retired

Latest News

Written Tycoon’s Skyhook Wins G1 $10m Golden Eagle

With Sheza Alibi all the rage, the Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou trained Skyhook capitalised when things didn’t go to plan for the favourite, holding off all challengers to secure his first elite level victory, winning the $10m G1 ATC Golden Eagle (1500m).

Klocke tops November (Early) Sale at $400,000

Today’s Inglis Digital November (Early) Online Sale-topper Klocke (Zoustar) will continue his career in Hong Kong after selling to the Good Time Syndicate for $400,000.

Aspiring Jockeys Help New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Support Apprentices

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) is calling for expressions of interest from aspiring jockeys and trainers looking to support a new apprentice in 2027.

Age Has Not Wearied Him – Private Eye Wins G2 Damien Oliver

Securing his ninth black type victory, Joe Pride’s 9yo Al Maher gelding Private Eye has been an absolute marvel, taking his owners of a ride of a lifetime and on Saturday added the $500,000 G2 VRC Damian Oliver Stakes (1400m) to his record.

Inglis Easter a Happy Hunting Ground for Hermitage

Lady Shenandoah’s incredible spring carnival reached another memorable high at Flemington today when she scored a breathtaking victory in the G1 Empire Rose Stakes.

Inglis Digital Sale Topper Opens HK Account

Not all expensive Snitzel colts scale the heights in the way of The Next Episode and St Gotthard and there was an interesting winner at Happy Valley on Sunday called On the Way, who topped the 2025 Inglis Digital June (late) Sale when bought for HK for $500,000.

Entries & Nominations

Current Runners Accepted

Friday, Nov 6
Albury Race 3 - 1175m Benchmark 58:
Magic Merv (ex: Dry Shagny) Tnr: Kevin Hanley Rdr: Emma Ly

Pedigree

Commands (AUS) 1996
Dextrous (AUS) 1999
Danehill (USA) 1986
Cotehele House (GB) 1980
Quest For Fame (GB) 1987
Many Hands (AUS) 1988
Danzig (USA) 1981
Razyana (USA) 1981
My Swanee (GB) 1975
Eight Carat (GB) 1975
Rainbow Quest (USA) 1977
Aryenne (FR) 1977
Handy Proverb (AUS) 1982
Deliberation (AUS) 1982
Natalma: 5s x5s

Race Record

At 2
1st - Moet & Chandon Champagne Stks (1600) Gr.1
1st - The Schweppervescence (1400) LR
1st - Pagewood Hcp (1200)
2nd - Inglis Sires' Produce Stakes (1400) Gr.1
At 3
2nd - Turnpoint Royal Randwick Gneas (1600) Gr.1
2nd - Hoyts Food-Spices Stakes (1400) LR
3rd - David Jones Royal Sovereign (1200) Gr.2
3rd - Schweppes Hobartville Stakes (1400) Gr.2
3rd - Triple M Btc Classic (1350) Gr.3
3rd - The Age Caulfield Guineas Prel (1400) Gr.3
4th - Carbine Club Stakes (1600) Gr.3

Relatives

Sons of Commands at Stud in Australasia