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El Padrino (KY)

3yo Chestnut Colt

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Owner: Let's Go Stable
Breeder: Emory A. Hamilton
El Padrino Pulpit A.P. Indy
Preach
Enchanted Rock Giant's Causeway
Chic Shirine
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2010Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale$210,000

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 Sunday, May 06, 2012
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The 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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 Sunday, May 06, 2012
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Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day, including the first track appearances for Gemologist, El Padrino, and Take Charge Indy, and the arrival of Hansen. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
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Zayat Stable's Bodemeister, the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner, drew post 6 and was made the 4-1 morning line favorite for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Wednesday, May 02, 2012

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 Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Pletcher Pair Settles in at Churchill Downs

Pletcher Pair Settles in at Churchill Downs

Let's Go Stable's El Padrino and WinStar Farm's Gemologist, both trained by Todd Pletcher, arrived by van at Churchill Downs in late morning May 1 following a flight from South Florida.

 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

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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.

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 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012

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The withdrawal of Mark Valeski, which allows Optimizer to run, Rousing Sermon's work, gallops from Alpha, Went the Day Well, Trinniberg, and Prospective, new arrivals, and more. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

Steve's at the end of his 2012 Kentucky Derby Dozen trail. What is the final line-up for Kentucky Derby 138? Read to find out!

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 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

The Kentucky Derby trail and short memories go hand in hand. Remember when Mark Valeski was the next up-and-coming star, grabbing everyone's attention with his gutsy nose defeat to El Padrino in the Risen Star?

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 Sunday, April 29, 2012
Pletcher's Duo Works in Mud at Palm Meadows

Pletcher's Duo Works in Mud at Palm Meadows

Trainer Todd Pletcher sent El Padrino and Gemologist to the muddy track at Palm Meadows Training Center for half-mile workouts on the morning of April 29.

 Sunday, April 29, 2012
THS: Kentucky Derby Preview

THS: Kentucky Derby Preview

An early look at the 2012 Kentucky Derby from Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra. Sponsored by TVG.

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 Thursday, April 26, 2012
Leparoux and 'Rags' a Strong Union

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Julien Leparoux has put the Fla Derby behind him and is looking ahead with Union Rags

 Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen is pretty much set, compare who you have with his picks!

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 Monday, April 23, 2012
Gemologist, El Padrino Get in Florida Works

Gemologist, El Padrino Get in Florida Works

Trainer Todd Pletcher sent out Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders Gemologist and El Padrino for workouts at Palm Meadows Training Center April 20.

 Friday, April 20, 2012
Pletcher Hoping El Padrino Makes Derby Field

Pletcher Hoping El Padrino Makes Derby Field

Trainer Todd Pletcher says he's preparing El Padrino as if the Pulpit colt will start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Sunday, April 15, 2012
After the Wire - 4/2/2012

After the Wire - 4/2/2012

Evan recaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).

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 Monday, April 02, 2012
Take Charge Indy Heading to Churchill Early

Take Charge Indy Heading to Churchill Early

A day after Take Charge Indy captured the Florida Derby (gr. I), trainer Patrick Byrne said he plans to ship the colt to Churchill Downs early for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Sunday, April 01, 2012
Take Charge Indy Pulls Florida Derby Upset

Take Charge Indy Pulls Florida Derby Upset

Take Charge Indy, with Calvin Borel aboard for Pat Byrne, went wire-to-wire in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I), as he outfought 31-1 shot Reveron. Union Rags, the 2-5 favorite, disappointed to finish third March 31.

 Saturday, March 31, 2012
El Padrino's Owner Ready to Meet Union Rags

El Padrino's Owner Ready to Meet Union Rags

Nobody would have blamed the connections of Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner El Padrino if they had chosen to return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots rather than staying in Florida to face Union Rags in the Florida Derby.

 Friday, March 30, 2012
Take Charge Indy Fresh for Florida Derby

Take Charge Indy Fresh for Florida Derby

Before beginning any talk about Take Charge Indy, Pat Byrne wants to make one thing clear: He has no regrets about not running the colt in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II).

 Friday, March 30, 2012
THS: Florida Derby

THS: Florida Derby

Jason and Tom handicap the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby.

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 Thursday, March 29, 2012
Union Rags Draws Post 6 in Florida Derby

Union Rags Draws Post 6 in Florida Derby

Before any Triple Crown talk can start, Union Rags must handle his business against eight contenders in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 31 at Gulfstream Park.

 Wednesday, March 28, 2012
El Padrino On Target for Florida Derby

El Padrino On Target for Florida Derby

El Padrino put the finishing touches on his preparations for the upcoming Floriday Derby (gr. I) with a half-mile workout in :49 flat at Palm Meadows Training Center March 25.

 Sunday, March 25, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/19/2012

Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/19/2012

Haskin's Derby Dozen shifts with Gemologist, Optimizer and Secret Circle this week.

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 Monday, March 19, 2012
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El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
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El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
El Padrino - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2012.
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El Padrino - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2012.
El Padrino arrives at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
El Padrino arrives at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2012.
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El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.
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El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.
El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.
El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.
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El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.

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