Daddy primed for Kentucky Derby bid

Connections of Daddy Long Legs feel they have the colt in the pink of health ahead of today’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Sat, 05 May, 2012 - 01:00

Ballydoyle’s big hope was last seen winning the UAE Derby at Meydan in March, and has reportedly thrived since his heroics in Dubai.

TJ Comerford, travelling head lad for trainer Aidan O’Brien, said: “He’s in good order. We got here in less than a day. The travel is not a problem for him. He takes it all well. It doesn’t bother him.

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