Adriano

[hockey2315]

No word yet. He looks like a trap to me, though. If he does decide to go and you do bet him, make sure you get a good look at him on the track before taking the plunge. He's a total spaz.

[the_fat_man]

That would suck if Adriano is out as well CAUSE

he's the DREAMIEST

and I've been saving my marble money to bet on him.



If he doesn't run maybe he can spend a few days with Curlin and his pony. Yeah

[hi_im_god]

i think he's pointed to the lexington.

i wouldn't worry about his derby plans until after next saturday.

[declansharbor]

I thought I read that his connections were opting not to run. I could be mistaken, as with this crop, I haven't caught the 'derby fever' yet.

[eajinabi]

in the kentucky derby website. The top 20 derby contenders are listed and Adriano is not one of them. He looks to be a huge horse with a long stride. Pedigree on Top and bottom says route, route and I dont see why not there not sending him.

[hockey2315]

Have you looked at his PPs?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

in the kentucky derby website. The top 20 derby contenders are listed and Adriano is not one of them. He looks to be a huge horse with a long stride. Pedigree on Top and bottom says route, route and I dont see why not there not sending him.

Maybe because he hates dirt?

[Payson Dave]

Lane's End winner Adriano, prepping for a start in the April 19 Lexington Stakes, may go in the Kentucky Derby instead. "We wouldn't run him in both races," Motion said. "I'd say at this point we're leaning a little bit more toward the Derby than the Lexington" (Thoroughbred Times). In Adriano's only dirt start, the Fountain of Youth, the colt finished ninth, although whether that was because of the surface or because he became unsettled in the paddock is uncertain. Motion said he would send Adriano to Churchill this week to work over the track.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Maybe because he hates dirt?

I don't know man - one roughly run race from the 12 hole going two-turns at GP isn't enough for me to say he hates dirt.

Maybe he does - but he got his one chance in an impossible situation. It's not like he has Big Brown's speed (or overall ability) - and if you're not tactically gifted that's not the place to be.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't know man - one roughly run race from the 12 hole going two-turns at GP isn't enough for me to say he hates dirt.

Maybe he does - but he got his one chance in an impossible situation. It's not like he has Big Brown's speed (or overall ability) - and if you're not tactically gifted that's not the place to be.

And on top of all that, Motion says the colt is more nervous than a single girl at the Bates Motel. He's worried about a meltdown under the noise and hubbub...

[CSC]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't know man - one roughly run race from the 12 hole going two-turns at GP isn't enough for me to say he hates dirt.

Maybe he does - but he got his one chance in an impossible situation. It's not like he has Big Brown's speed (or overall ability) - and if you're not tactically gifted that's not the place to be.

I don't know, a good comparison would be a horse like Barbaro who to then was more known as a turf horse. In the Florida Derby, he had the 10 post was bumped at the break and still won. I think you would just want to see a little more from Adriano in the FOY.

[VOL JACK]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I don't know man - one roughly run race from the 12 hole going two-turns at GP isn't enough for me to say he hates dirt.

Maybe he does - but he got his one chance in an impossible situation. It's not like he has Big Brown's speed (or overall ability) - and if you're not tactically gifted that's not the place to be.

I knew going into that race that it would set up a future bet with him on dirt in the future. Just not sure if it is going to be in the KY derby.