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Paddy O'Prado (KY)

5yo 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
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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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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.

Predict the Order

 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
Week In Photos: October 25, 2010

Week In Photos: October 25, 2010

Breeders' Cup contenders and weekend races. Including Brass Hat and Paddy O'Prado.

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 Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Paddy, First Dude Work for BC Classic

Paddy, First Dude Work for BC Classic

Dale Romans worked both of his 3-year-old contenders for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) -- Paddy O'Prado and First Dude -- Oct. 23 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, October 23, 2010
Paddy O'Prado Pointing for BC Classic

Paddy O'Prado Pointing for BC Classic

One day after the connections of champion Gio Ponti said he would be cross-entered in the Classic and the Breeders' Cup Mile, trainer Dale Romans said 3-year-old standout Paddy O'Prado would point for the Classic.

 Friday, October 22, 2010
And They're Off: Oct. 6, 2010

And They're Off: Oct. 6, 2010

Lenny and Steve present a Lightning Round Recap of the weekend's stakes races and their Breeders' Cup implications.

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 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Winchester Finds Target in Hirsch Classic Win

Winchester Finds Target in Hirsch Classic Win

Winchester swept past favored Paddy O'Prado in deep stretch to comfortably win the $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational Stakes (gr. IT) on a yielding Belmont Park Widener Turf Course Oct. 2.

 Saturday, October 02, 2010
Blame Makes it to Belmont This Time

Blame Makes it to Belmont This Time

Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) favorite Blame arrived in New York this afternoon without incident and is in his stall at Belmont Park, trainer Al Stall Jr. said Oct. 1.

 Friday, October 01, 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.
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Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.
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Paddy O'Prado wins the 2010 Palm Beach.

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