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Paddy O'Prado (KY)

2007 Gray or Roan Colt

Trainer: Dale L. Romans
Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux
Owner: Donegal Racing
Breeder: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
Paddy O'Prado El Prado (IRE) Sadler's Wells
Lady Capulet
Fun House Prized
Bistra
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2008Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale$105,000

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Paddy O'Prado

ECLIPSE AWARD FINALIST
BY SIRE OF SIRES EL PRADO
Five-Time Graded Stakes Winner
Earned over $1.7 Million

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First Foal by Paddy O'Prado is a Colt

Paddy O'Prado's first reported foal is a chestnut colt born Jan. 13 at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm near Lexington.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Dullahan Looks To Turn Tables On 'Another'

Dullahan Looks To Turn Tables On 'Another'

Dullahan, rested after his third-place showing in the Kentucky Derby, will be seeking vindication when he tackles I'll Have Another in the Belmont Stakes for Jerry Crawford's Donegal Racing partnership.

 Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Paddy O'Prado Back at Spendthrift

Paddy O'Prado Back at Spendthrift

Grade I winner Paddy O'Prado is back at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm near Lexington following colic surgery May 11 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington.

 Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Paddy O'Prado Recovering from Colic Surgery

The son of El Prado is expected to recover fully from a twist in his large colon.

 Saturday, May 12, 2012
Dullahan in Maintenance Work at Churchill

Dullahan in Maintenance Work at Churchill

Donegal Racing's Dullahan turned in what trainer Dale Romans called a maintenance work at Churchill Downs April 28, going five furlongs in 1:01 1/5.

 Saturday, April 28, 2012
Triple Crown Talk: Don't Sleep on Romans

Triple Crown Talk: Don't Sleep on Romans

As witnessed time and time again, the trainer pops with 3YOs when least expected

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 Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Paddy O'Prado to Miss 'Paddy O'Prado Day'

Paddy O'Prado to Miss 'Paddy O'Prado Day'

When grade I winner Paddy O'Prado is honored at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino Aug. 5, the 4-year-old son of El Prado will be in Kentucky and not at the Iowa racetrack.

 Friday, July 29, 2011
Prairie Meadows to Honor Paddy O'Prado

Prairie Meadows to Honor Paddy O'Prado

Grade I winner Paddy O'Prado, who will enter stud in 2012 at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, will be honored at Prairie Meadows Aug. 5.

 Monday, July 18, 2011
Paddy O'Prado to Spendthrift

Paddy O'Prado to Spendthrift

Grade I winner Paddy O'Prado will stand his first season at stud in 2012 at B. Wayne Hughes' Spendthrift Farm near Lexington it was announced July 8.

 Friday, July 08, 2011
Where are All the Stars?

Where are All the Stars?

The loss of Paddy O'Prado is a big loss in a year that's already without a superstar.

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 Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Grade I Winner Paddy O'Prado Retired

Grade I Winner Paddy O'Prado Retired

Grade I winner Paddy O'Prado, who sustained a sesamoid injury in his May 21 victory in the Dixie Stakes (gr. II), has been retired.

 Monday, May 23, 2011
Paddy O'Prado Treated for Foot Bruise

Paddy O'Prado Treated for Foot Bruise

Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Paddy O'Prado will be checked by a veterinarian in Kentucky May 22 after suffering an apparent foot bruise at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Dale Romans said.

 Sunday, May 22, 2011
2011 Preakness Wrap

2011 Preakness Wrap

Tom LaMarra recaps Shackleford's win in Preakness 136.

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 Saturday, May 21, 2011
Paddy O'Prado Returns With Authority in Dixie

Paddy O'Prado Returns With Authority in Dixie

Donegal Racing's Paddy O'Prado put an exclamation mark on his 2011 debut with an impressive come-from-behind victory in the $200,000 Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT) at Pimlico Race Course May 21.

 Saturday, May 21, 2011
Paddy O'Prado Returns in Dixie Stakes

Paddy O'Prado Returns in Dixie Stakes

Donegal Racing's Paddy O'Prado, an Eclipse Award finalist from a year ago, returns from a six-month layoff to face seven rivals in the $200,000 Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT) May 21 at Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011
Dubai World Cup Attracts 312 Nominations

Dubai World Cup Attracts 312 Nominations

A total of 312 horses from 18 countries, including 49 from the U.S., have been nominated to the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 26.

 Thursday, January 27, 2011
Triple Crown Talk: Dale's Dudes

Triple Crown Talk: Dale's Dudes

Dale Romans has four promising 3-year-olds and high hopes for Paddy O'Prado and First Dude.

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 Tuesday, January 11, 2011
You Make the Call: 2010 BC Classic

You Make the Call: 2010 BC Classic

Who will win the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic? Who will finish last? Now is your chance to see how your picks stack up against the rest of the BloodHorse.com community.

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 Friday, November 05, 2010
Haskin's BC Report: Saturday Longshots

Haskin's BC Report: Saturday Longshots

Musket Man, Paddy O'Prado, and Fly Down offer good value in Breeders' Cup Classic.

 Friday, November 05, 2010
'Lucky' Likes What He Sees at Churchill

'Lucky' Likes What He Sees at Churchill

Lookin At Lucky, the nation's top 3-year-old contender for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, got his first tour of the Churchill track under exercise rider Jorge Alvarez the morning of Wednesday.

 Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Breeders' Cup Chat: Ten Longshots to Consider

Breeders' Cup Chat: Ten Longshots to Consider

With the Breeders' Cup entries now drawn, here a few longshots to look at.

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 Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Haskin's BC Report: What's All the Fuss?

Haskin's BC Report: What's All the Fuss?

Paddy O'Prado is heading for the Classic; now it's decision time for Gio Ponti's owners

 Sunday, October 31, 2010
Featured Horse Profile: Paddy O'Prado

Featured Horse Profile: Paddy O'Prado

A grade I winner on the turf, Paddy O'Prado seeks Classic fame.

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 Sunday, October 31, 2010
Final Workouts for First Dude, Paddy O'Prado

Final Workouts for First Dude, Paddy O'Prado

First Dude and Paddy O'Prado, two Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contenders trained by Dale Romans, completed their preparations Oct. 30.

 Saturday, October 30, 2010
Back to the Dirt: Compelling Breeders' Cup

Back to the Dirt: Compelling Breeders' Cup

The main focus this year, of course, will be on "Mighty Mare"--Zenyatta--who hopes to conclude her amazing career in the Classic with her 20th victory in as many starts, and the French femme fatale, Goldikova.

 Wednesday, October 27, 2010
More Articles about Paddy O'Prado
Paddy O'Prado works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 30, 2010.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Paddy O'Prado works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 30, 2010.
Paddy O'Prado works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 30, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Paddy O'Prado works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 30, 2010.
Paddy O'Prado works towards the Breeders' Cup Oct. 24, 2010.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs
Paddy O'Prado works towards the Breeders' Cup Oct. 24, 2010.
Paddy O'Prado works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 23, 2010.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Paddy O'Prado works at Churchill Downs on Oct. 23, 2010.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Photo: Four Footed Fotos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Photo: Four Footed Fotos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Photo: Four Footed Fotos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Photo: Four Footed Fotos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Photo: Four Footed Fotos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Photo: Four Footed Fotos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Secretariat.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Colonial Turf Cup.
Photo: Coady Photography
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Colonial Turf Cup.
Paddy O'Prado at Churchill Downs on April 16, 2010.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Paddy O'Prado at Churchill Downs on April 16, 2010.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.

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