Exciting War Command Curragh-bound Aidan O'Brien is delighted with Coventry Stakes winner War Command ahead of Sunday's Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. He heads the field for the six-furlong Group One and looked an immense prospect after his stunning victory at Royal Ascot. O'Brien has won the race 12 times through the likes of George Washington, Holy Roman Emperor and Mastercraftsman as well as last year with Pedro The Great. He has half of the 10-strong field, with War Command joined by Fountain Of Youth, the unraced Giovanni Boldini, Wilshire Boulevard and Bluebell. War Command has been confirmed a runner, but only Wilshire Boulevard, who collected the Anglesey Stakes over the course and distance a fortnight ago, was mentioned to join him in the Ballydoyle squad. "War Command has been in great form since Royal Ascot and we are really looking forward to running him on Sunday," said O'Brien. "We will wait until later in the week as regards the other horses, but Wilshire Boulevard is also up for consideration for the race."
