The Padre (IRE)
Bay Colt / March 10th, 2022 in IRE / by Ghaiyyath (IRE) out of Shalanaya (IRE)
$38,200
2026 earnings
112
speed figure
0%
2026 wins
racing Record
2026 Stats
Career Stats
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Firsts
3
1
Seconds
2
1
Thirds
1
0
Unplaced
0
2
Starts
6
$38,200
Earnings
$297,785
$19,100
Earnings / Start
$49,631
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Bio
The Padre began his career as a 3-year old in Ireland and won his maiden race in his first career outing at Dundalk on Jan. 29, 2025. He was then brought across the pond to race in the United States in the barn of trainer Phil D'Amato and finished second in an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita on June 13 before winning the La Jolla Handicap on Aug. 3 at Del Mar.
The Padre began his career as a 3-year old in Ireland and won his maiden race in his first career outing at Dundalk on Jan. 29, 2025. He was then brought across the pond to race in the United States in the barn of trainer Phil D'Amato and finished second in an allowance optional claiming race at Santa Anita on June 13 before winning the La Jolla Handicap on Aug. 3 at Del Mar.
The Padre was back at Del Mar for his next start which came in the Grade 2 $300,000 Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby going 1 1/8 miles at Del Mar on Aug. 31. Sent off as the 0.70-1 favorite atop a five-horse field in the Del Mar Derby, The Padre took care of business with a stalking one-length victory under jockey Umberto Rispoli.
