Paddington is out of Modern Eagle (Montjeu) and is her fourth foal and second winner. She won the Listed Prix Belle de Nuit over 12 1/2 furlongs at Saint-Cloud. She is also the dam of Masterpiece (Mastercraftsman), a winner at two, twice Listed-placed and third in the 2020 Khor Al Adaid Cup at Doha.

Second dam Millionaia (Peintre Celebre) was a winner and second in the Gr.1 Prix de Diane. She bred three other winners and two Listed winners, Modern Eagle and the best of the others, Mighty Blue (Authorized), winner of the Listed Vintage Tipple S. in Ireland and third in the Gr.3 Loughbrown S.

Third dam Moonlight Dance (Alysheba) won the Gr.1 Prix Saint-Alary and had six other winners. They include Fencing Master (Oratorio), Group 1-placed at two, Memory Maker (Lure), second at Group 3 level, and the dam of Ming Dynasty, a Group 2 winner and fourth in the Gr.1 Hong Kong Vase.

Fourth dam Madelia (Caro) won the Gr.1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, the Gr.1 Prix de Diane and the Gr.1 Prix Saint-Alary in 1973.