Last Command Salutes at Eagle Farm

Darby Racing 8.3.2026

Darby Racing’s Last Command produced a strong and determined performance to salute at Eagle Farm Racecourse yesterday, rewarding connections with an impressive victory in the Queensland sunshine.

The race unfolded at an even tempo, with Last Command settling comfortably during the early stages while his jockey allowed the race to develop ahead of him. Travelling smoothly throughout, the gelding showed good composure as the field approached the home turn.

As the runners straightened into Eagle Farm’s famous long straight, the race began to open up. When asked for his effort, Last Command responded immediately, lengthening stride and beginning to reel in the leaders with powerful momentum.

Inside the final stages, his superiority became clear.

With a determined surge, Last Command swept past his rivals and powered to the line, asserting himself strongly over the concluding metres to secure a well-deserved victory.

The win was a terrific reward for the ownership group and a testament to the work of the Michael Freedman stable and everyone involved behind the scenes who have carefully managed the gelding’s preparation.

Victories like this are always special, and to see Last Command produce such a strong finish at one of Queensland’s premier tracks made the result even more satisfying for the Darby Racing team and owners.

As always, racing is a team effort — from the trainers and stable staff to the jockey and owners who share the journey. Yesterday at Eagle Farm, Last Command delivered a performance that everyone involved could be proud of.

With confidence building and momentum on his side, the future looks bright for this progressive galloper as he continues to climb through the grades.

Another exciting result for Darby Racing — and another reminder of the thrill that racing can bring.