Just-Retired Dullahan Euthanized Due to Colic
Multiple grade I winner Dullahan was euthanized on the morning of Oct. 20 after undergoing emergency surgery for colic during the night.
Dullahan at the track in Meydan.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan - Dubai, March 27, 2013
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan - Dubai, March 28, 2013
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan - Dubai, March 26, 2013
Photo: Dubai Racing Club/Andrew Watkins
Dullahan's first visit to the track at Meydan.
Photo: Abdulla Khalif
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan wins the 2012 Pacific Classic.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Dullahan at Monmouth Park, July 26, 2012.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Dullahan at Monmouth Park, July 24, 2012.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Dullahan at Monmouth Park, July 25, 2012.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Dullahan at Monmouth Park, July 24, 2012.
Photo: Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO
Dullahan works at Belmont Park 6/3/2012
Photo: Rick Samuels
Dullahan - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Dullahan - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Dullahan - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Dullahan - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Dullahan - Belmont Park, June 1, 2012.
Photo: Rick Samuels
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 26, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 26, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 10, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
First Time by in Kentucky Derby 138.
Photo: Mallory Haigh
Dullahan in the post parade for Kentucky Derby 138.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2012.
Photo: Dave Harmon
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2012.
Photo: Mallory Haigh
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2012.
Photo: Mallory Haigh
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2012.
Photo: Mallory Haigh
Dullahan works at Churchill Downs 4/22/2012
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs
Dullahan works at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan works at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
Photo: Steve Haskin
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 22, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Dullahan on the track at Churchill Downs 4/24/2012.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 21, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Dullahan - Keeneland, April 8, 2012.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan - Keeneland, April 8, 2012.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan - Keeneland, April 8, 2012.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, April 18, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2012 Blue Grass Stakes.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan at the 2011 Breeders' Cup.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, Nov 1, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, Oct 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan - Churchill Downs, Oct 29, 2011.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Mark Mahan
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Keeneland/Coady Photography
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Dullahan wins the 2011 Dixiana Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Mathea Kelley- News
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Grade I Winner Dullahan Retired Due to Injury
Donegal Racing confirmed Oct. 14 the retirement of multiple grade I winner Dullahan, due to a tendon injury sustained after the colt's last start in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar Aug. 25.
Dude, Dullahan Clash Again in Pacific Classic
A six-time grade I winner whose problems with the Polytrack at Del Mar have been well-chronicled, Game On Dude is on the verge of a breakthrough in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 25, trainer Bob Baffert believes.
Game On Dude in Post 11 for Pacific Classic
Game On Dude will break from post 11 at Del Mar Aug. 25 in a field of 13 for the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the richest race in the west for older horses.
Baffert Feels 'Dude' is Better Than Ever
Trainer believes Game On Dude is sitting on a big effort in the Pacific Classic.
Dullahan Drills Sharply for Pacific Classic
Dullahan went five furlongs at Churchill Downs in :59 flat the morning of Aug. 11, best of 12 workouts at the distance in preparation for his title defense in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 25.
Rosario Rides Game On Dude in Pacific Classic
Joel Rosario, who guided Dullahan to victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic in 2012, will ride Game On Dude in the 23rd edition of Del Mar's signature event Aug. 25.
Rahystrada Wins Record Third Arlington 'Cap
The hard-knocking Rahystrada raced into the record books with his third $200,000 Arlington Handicap (gr. IIIT) victory July 13, the only horse to have won that many editions of the 1 1/4-mile turf event at Arlington Park.
Dullahan, Rahystrada Head Arlington Handicap
Donegal Racing's multiple grade I winner Dullahan takes on two-time Arlington Handicap (gr. IIIT) victor Rahystrada in the July 13 renewal of the 1 1/4-mile turf event at Arlington Park.
Wise Dan to Tote 128 in Firecracker Handicap
Horse of the Year Wise Dan breezed a bullet half-mile on the Polytrack at Keeneland June 22 in :46 1/5 and later was named the 128-pound high weight for the upcoming $150,000 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs.
Pat Cummings' March 30 Dubai World Cup Picks
Pat Cummings presents an analysis of racing March 30 at the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates. Presented by AmWest Entertainment.
Dubai World Cup: Gary Stevens
Jockey Gary Stevens talks about being back at Dubai for the World Cup. He rides Dullahan in the World Cup and Little Mike in the Dubai Duty Free. Watch Video
U.S. Ready to End Dubai World Cup Drought
If America is going to finally crack the Tapeta blockade that has prevented it from having a single horse finish in the money in the three Dubai World Cups run at Meydan, this will be the year.
Animal Kingdom Draws Post 12 in World Cup
Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), drew post 12 of 13 when the field was drawn March 27 for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan March 30.
Dubai World Cup: Dale Romans
Dale Romans talks about Little Mike and Dullahan. Watch Video
Dullahan, Little Mike Sharp in Meydan Drills
With trainer Dale Romans watching from a perch at Meydan, both his multiple grade I winners Dullahan and Little Mike turned in strong works March 24 as they prepare for their races on the Dubai World Cup program March 30.
Animal Kingdom, Others Ready for Dubai Flight
Champions Animal Kingdom, Royal Delta, and Trinniberg lead an eight-horse American delegation set to fly to the United Arab Emirates, leaving Florida at approximately 9 p.m. on March 19.
Dullahan, Little Mike in 'Good Shape' in UAE
Little Mike and Dullahan have emerged from their initial races in Dubai in good order, and trainer Dale Romans plans to send them for workouts March 24 prior to their starts on World Cup Day.
Stevens Aboard Dullahan in Dubai World Cup
Jerry Crawford, Donegal Racing president, announced that Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens will ride multiple grade I winner Dullahan in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.
Dullahan Unplaced in Burj Nahaar
African Story stormed along the rail to win the $200,000 Burj Nahaar (UAE-III) over Capital Attraction while U.S.-based Dullahan was unplaced in his warm-up for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) late this month.
Dullahan Takes the Stage in Burj Nahar
Donegal Racing's synthetic track specialist and Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) hopeful Dullahan will sharpen up for his planned start in the $10 million race later this month in the $200,000 Burj Nahar (UAE-III) March 9 at Meydan.
Pat Cummings' Dubai Picks: March 9
Pat Cummings presents an analysis of racing March 9 at the Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates. The Super Saturday card includes starts by Dullahan and Little Mike, and the group I Jebel Hatta.
Dubai Carnival: March 7 Training
Horses featured include Little Mike (#211), Dullahan (#212), Secret Asset (#203), Mister Big Shuffle (#115), Bank of Burden (#110), Quiet a Mission (#112), Sole Power (#210), Munk N'Brass (#146), and more. Watch Video
Dubai Carnival: Kieren Fallon
Kieren Fallon talks about Little Mike and Dullahan, both of which he will ride on March 9 at Meydan. Watch Video
Little Mike, Dullahan Jog at Meydan
America's Super Saturday contenders, Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike and multiple grade I winner Dullahan, were released from quarantine and visited Meydan's all-weather track for the first time on March 4.
Dullahan, Little Mike Arrive in Dubai
Dale Romans' grade I winners are aiming for races during the Dubai World Cup Carnival's Super Saturday March 9 as preps for group I races being run on Dubai World Cup day March 30.
Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others
Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans said his Siena Farm 3-year-olds will both make their next starts at Gulfstream Park; he has yet to determine an exact target in Dubai for Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike.
272 Horses Nominated to Dubai World Cup
Led by last year's winner Monterosso, 272 horses from 15 countries have been nominated to the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the world's richest Thoroughbred race with a purse of $10 million.
Outstanding Trainer: Dale Romans
There are grade I races and there are grade I races--the races trainers see themselves winning in the most pleasant of dreams. In knocking down several races from the latter category, Dale Romans won his first Eclipse Award.
AmWest to Deliver Dubai World Cup Carnival
AmWest Entertainment will deliver the Dubai World Cup Carnival and the Dubai World Cup program for wagering in North and South America for the fourth consecutive season.
Little Mike, Dullahan to Point to Dubai
Carlo Vaccarezza, owner and breeder of Little Mike, said the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) winner will be pointed to the $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.
Centre Court Takes Center Stage
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Racing as a homebred for the G. Watts Humphrey Jr. & Louise Ireland Humphrey Revocable Trust, Centre Court dominated a solid field of distaff turfers to notch her third graded stakes win of the year.
Romans Big Sport of Turfdom Winner
The Turf Publicists of America honored trainer Dale Romans with the Big Sport of Turfdom Award Nov. 16, an honor that recognizes Romans' efforts to work with media and turf publicists to promote the sport.
THS: The Kentucky Derby
Jason and Tom give their picks for the 138th Kentucky Derby. Watch Video
Millennium Farms Announces 2013 Stud Fees
Off the success of multiple grade I winner Dullahan, Even the Score will see an increase in his stud fee from $10,000 to $12,500 in 2013 at Millennium Farms.
Pauls Mill Acquires Interest in Mining My Own
Mining My Own, dam of Mine That Bird and Dullahan, has a new home at Ben and Elaine Walden's Pauls Mill following a recent acquisition that saw Pauls Mill purchase half interest in the 11-year-old Smart Strike mare.
St Nicholas Abbey, Point of Entry Head Turf
Pit last year's European-based Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner against New York's finest coming off five consecutive victories, and the Turf might look like a two-horse race between St Nicholas Abbey and Point of Entry.
Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/28/2012
Steve Haskin gives analysis on works for Game On Dude, Power Broker, Title Contender, and Dullahan. Steve also talks about Beholder, My Miss Aurelia and discusses the tale of two coasts. watch video
Dullahan, Others Work for Breeders' Cup
On a busy Saturday for Breeders' Cup drills Oct. 27, horses worked at Santa Anita Park, Belmont Park, and several tracks in between.
Shackleford Greets His Fans at Santa Anita
Shackleford, the 2011 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and 2012 Metropolitan Mile (gr. I) winner who is preparing to compete in the Nov. 3 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I), met about 100 of his fans Oct. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
180 Horses Pre-Entered for Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup announced Oct. 24 that 180 horses, including eight former or defending winners, were pre-entered for the Nov. 2-3 World Championships at Santa Anita Park.
BC Interview: Dale Romans
- By Ron Mitchell
Trainer Dale Romans talks about his Breeders' Cup horses, including Dullahan, Shackleford, and Little Mike. Watch Video
King David Rules Jamaica Handicap
Longshot King David upset the $400,000 Jamaica Handicap (gr. IT) Oct. 6 at Belmont Park, benefiting from a crawling pace set by the eventual runner-up as 8-5 favorite Dullahan finished fifth.
Dullahan Uses Jamaica as Breeders' Cup Prep
Donegal Racing's TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (gr. I) victor Dullahan is the 4-5 morning-line favorite for the $400,000 Jamaica Handicap (gr. IT) when he faces seven other sophomores Oct. 6 at Belmont Park.
Dullahan Could Use Jamaica as Classic Prep
The Breeders' Cup Classic remains a possibility for the Pacific Classic winner.
Romans Ready to Prey on New York Stakes
Trainer Dale Romans, who already has established a personal record for single-season North American earnings in 2012, has multiple chances to take down additional lucrative prizes over the next two weeks at Belmont Park
Jockey Club Gold Cup Contenders, Others Work
It was a busy morning for top-tier workers in New York and Kentucky Sept. 15, as Ron the Greek, Flat Out, Atigun and Golden Ticket turned in upstate moves at Saratoga while Dullahan and Little Mike did the same at Churchill.
Purses, Handle Soar at Del Mar's 75th Meet
Del Mar completed its 75th season with sizable increases in purses and on-track and all-source wagering, but attendance took a slight dip during the 37-day meet at the Southern California track that ended Sept. 5.
Dullahan Overpowers 'Dude in Pacific Classic
Shipped to Southern California by trainer Dale Romans after a pair of lackluster efforts, Dullahan collared Game On Dude in deep stretch to take the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) in track-record time at Del Mar.
Baffert 'Moving Forward' in Pacific Classic
The Aug. 26 edition of the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar is about more than a trophy for trainer Bob Baffert, who last week lost two-time Classic winner Richard's Kid in a swiftly-orchestrated sale.
Connections
| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Rafael Bejarano |
| Owner | Donegal Racing |
| Breeder | Phil Needham, Judy Needham & Bena Halecky |
Pedigree
| Dullahan View Five-Cross Pedigree | Even the Score | Unbridled's Song |
| Ashtabula | ||
| Mining My Own | Smart Strike | |
| Aspenelle |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2010 Hip 1034 |
Yearling | Jerry Crawford & Donegal Racing | Bona Terra Stud, agent for Halecky & Needham | $250,000 |
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