Daddy Long Legs

Maktoum Challenge Kicks Off Dubai Carnival

• By Myra Lewyn
• January 7, 2014
• Racing, International

The countdown to the world's richest race--the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I)--begins Jan. 9 with the first of 10 meetings of the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse.

Pedigree Analysis: Scat Daddy's Triple Play

• July 30, 2013

To sire all three place-getters in a group I race is something akin to fantasy, but Scat Daddy joined elite company when Solaria led home Dalala and Lemon Pretty in the Premio Arturo Lyon Pena (Chi-I) June 28.

Lines of Battle Lands from Ireland for Derby

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• May 1, 2013
• Racing, International, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Lines of Battle, who earned his ticket to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) via a win in the $2 million UAE Derby (UAE-II), arrived at Churchill Downs at 2:25 a.m. May 1 after a trip from Ireland.

Little Mike, Monterosso Meet at Meydan

• By Myra Lewyn
• March 7, 2013
• Racing, International

U.S. turf standout Little Mike and 2012 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner Monterosso headline the $400,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) on the Super Saturday card March 9 at Medyan.

Moonwalk in Paris Game Winner of Firebreak

• By Myra Lewyn
• February 14, 2013
• Racing, International

Moonwalk in Paris gamely charged through a gap and up the rail for a convincing two-length win in the $200,000 Firebreak Stakes Presented by Range Rover (UAE-III) Feb. 14 at Meydan.

Barbecue Eddie, Out of Bounds Set for Rematch

• By Myra Lewyn
• February 12, 2013
• Racing, International

The $200,000 Firebreak Stakes (UAE-III) Feb. 14 at Meydan features a rematch between Barbecue Eddie and Out of Bounds, the winner and runner-up, respectively, in the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 (UAE-II) last month.

Secretariat: Romans Sends Silver Max Plus Two

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 15, 2012
• Racing, Midwest Region

Trainer Dale Romans will saddle three in the Aug. 18 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) at Arlington Park, including streaking turf runner Silver Max.

Power Surges to Victory in Irish Guineas

• By Mary Schweitzer
• May 26, 2012
• Racing, International

Power surged to the lead in deep stretch to capture the Abu Dhabi Irish Two Thousand Guineas (Ire-I) over Foxtrot Romeo at the Curragh May 26.

Daddy Long Legs at Churchill Downs

• May 4, 2012

T. J. Comerford, asst. to trainer Aidan O'Brien, discusses Daddy Long Legs' first appearance ar Churchill Downs after clearing quarantine. Watch Video

Derby Has Consistent, Well-Matched Field

• By Jason Shandler
• May 4, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

There is no true standout in the 2012 Kentucky Derby, but despite it being a wide-open affair, that shouldn't be mistaken for inconsistency. A record nine Derby starters return from last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

Kentucky Derby Analysis - Exceed the Speed

• May 3, 2012
• Triple Crown

With so much speed entered in this year's Kentucky Derby, you have to consider that stalkers, and closers who sit just off the pace this year could pull out a victory. read blog

Twenty-one Enter Kentucky Derby

• By Evan Hammonds
• May 2, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

An overflow field of 21 passed the entry box the morning of May 2 for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Based on graded stakes earnings, only 20 can start May 5.

Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

• By Steve Haskin
• May 1, 2012
• Triple Crown

It's one day away from the dreaded draw, that simple tradition that can have even the most hardened racetracker shuddering in fear and apprehension. read blog

Woodford Is Rooting for Its Derby 'Daddy'

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• May 1, 2012
• Triple Crown, Sales, Kentucky

Daddy Long Legs was foaled and raised at John and Susan Sykes' Woodford Thoroughbreds.

Daddy Long Legs in Final Drill; Ships Tuesday

• By Steve Haskin
• April 30, 2012
• Triple Crown

Daddy Long Legs, winner of the UAE Derby (UAE-II) in his only start this year, had his final piece of work at Ballydoyle, Sunday, April 29, and will be flown to Kentucky on May 1.

Kentucky Derby News Minute 4/30/2012

• By Lenny Shulman
• April 30, 2012
• International, Triple Crown

Lenny Shulman talks about the final Derby work outs for Creative Cause, Liaison, Daddy Nose Best, Sabercat and Mark Valeski. Daddy Long Legs works today across the Ocean and of course the weather forecast! watch video

Daddy Long Legs is Derby Wildcard

• By Steve Haskin
• April 25, 2012
• Triple Crown

Ballydoyle trainer will send UAE Derby winner Daddy Long Legs to the Kentucky Derby.

Daddy Long Legs Confirmed for Derby

• By Evan Hammonds
• April 23, 2012
• International, Triple Crown, Kentucky

UAE Derby winner Daddy Long Legs, a son of Scat Daddy, will ship from Ireland to Churchill Downs for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

After the Wire - 4/22/2012

• By Evan Hammonds
• April 22, 2012
• Triple Crown

Evan Hammonds examines the top five performances of 3-year-old prep races as well as the Jerome Stakes and Lexington Stakes. watch video

Hype Springs Eternal - By Evan Hammonds

• By Evan Hammonds
• April 3, 2012
• Dubai Carnival

Union Rags seemingly has it all...including some excuses. read blog

Daddy Long Legs Storms Home in UAE Derby

• By Mary Schweitzer
• March 31, 2012
• International, Triple Crown, Dubai Carnival

Daddy Long Legs held off the late challenges of Yang Tse Kiang and Wrote to win the $2 million UAE Derby Sponsored by the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

Falls of Lora Takes on Boys in UAE Derby

• By Mary Schweitzer
• March 29, 2012
• International, Dubai Carnival

Falls of Lora will seek to emulate her stablemate Khawlah when she takes on colts in the $2 million UAE Derby Sponsored by the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (UAE-II) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.

Strong Coolmore Team Headed to Dubai

• By Michele MacDonald
• March 1, 2012
• Racing, International, Dubai Carnival

One of the strongest international racing teams ever assembled is poised to leave Coolmore's Ballydoyle training center in Ireland this month for a raid on the rich prizes offered by the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) program.

So You Think Pre-Entered in BC Classic

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 24, 2011
• Racing, International, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Ballydoyle, the racing arm of Coolmore, confirmed Oct. 24 that So You Think has been pre-entered in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).