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El Padrino (KY)

2009 Chestnut Colt

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Jockey: Javier Castellano
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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Superbly bred graded stakes winner El Padrino will enter stud in 2014 under the Northview Stallion Station banner, standing his first season at Northview PA in Peach Bottom.

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2012 Risen Star Winner El Padrino Retired

Owner Let's Go Stable announced Tuesday, April 16 that grade II winner El Padrino has been retired from racing.

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Verrazano Rolls by Daylight at Gulfstream

Verrazano Rolls by Daylight at Gulfstream

Verrazano stamped himself as an exciting prospect for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a spectacular 16 1/4-length victory in the fifth race at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 2.

 Saturday, February 02, 2013
Comebacking Citrus Kid Holds Off El Padrino

Comebacking Citrus Kid Holds Off El Padrino

Citrus Kid, making his first start since September of 2011, held off 3-year-old El Padrino in a comeback race for both Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2012
El Padrino Ready for Gulfstream Comeback

El Padrino Ready for Gulfstream Comeback

After a 7 1/2-month layup following the Kentucky Derby, runner returns in a Dec. 19 allowance at Gulfstream with an eye on the $500,000 Donn Handicap (gr. I).

 Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Morning After: Plans for Derby Starters

The Morning After: Plans for Derby Starters

Some of the starters in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will go on to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) while plans are undetermined for other runners.

 Sunday, May 06, 2012
Slideshow: Kentucky Derby 138

Slideshow: Kentucky Derby 138

The 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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 Sunday, May 06, 2012
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/2/2012

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/2/2012

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
Derby Draw: Favored Bodemeister in Post 6

Derby Draw: Favored Bodemeister in Post 6

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

Trainer's Dinner Brings Candid Moments

Hosted by Todd Schrupp and Paul Rogers, the Trainer's Dinner attracted a full crowd to the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Louisville May 1.

 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

Haskin's Derby Trail: Derby Dreams

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

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012

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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 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/30/2012

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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

Leparoux and 'Rags' a Strong Union

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
More Articles about El Padrino
First Time by in Kentucky Derby 138.
Photo: Mallory Haigh
First Time by in Kentucky Derby 138.
El Padrino - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2012.
Photo: Dave Harmon
El Padrino - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2012.
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Photo: Mathea Kelley
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Photo: Mathea Kelley
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Photo: Mathea Kelley
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
Photo: Mathea Kelley
El Padrino - Churchill Downs 5/2/2012
El Padrino - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2012.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
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.
El Padrino
Photo: Coglianese Photos
El Padrino
El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
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.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
El Padrino wins the 2012 Risen Star.

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