Full Serrano to Return This Weekend in the Del Mar Mile

“If all goes well, that’s the plan,” said John Sadler, trainer of the Argentine star, who impressed with his gallop over the weekend

Full Serrano Bids Farewell with a Victory in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile / BREEDERS' CUP

DEL MAR, California (Special for Turf Diario).- If all goes smoothly, Argentine star Full Serrano will make his return next Saturday in the G2 Del Mar Mile, over a mile on turf, different surface that the one where he made a spectacular farewell in early November 2024 by capturing the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

Trainer John Sadler confirmed the plans after the Hronis Racing runner impressed in a workout Sunday, covering 1000 meters in 59.60 seconds under control—ranking seventh fastest of 46 recorded drills over the distance that day.

The Full Mast colt is set to be one of the standout names on Pacific Classic (G1) day, a track where he fell narrowly to Mixto (Good Magic) twelve months ago in just his second North American start, before ascending to Breeders’ Cup glory and giving Argentina another series victory.

No jockey has been confirmed yet, but the Del Mar Mile is expected to serve as a launching pad toward his ultimate goal: the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). With several high-profile names already projected for that race, a return to the Dirt Mile remains a viable option.

Bred by Haras Gran Muñeca and winner in his U.S. debut, Full Serrano suffered an injury following his Breeders’ Cup victory, which delayed plans to compete in the Saudi Cup (G1) or Dubai World Cup (G1).

The Hronis Racing team and Sadler allowed the colt all the time necessary for full recovery, and in each workout since returning to training, he has shown himself to be in peak condition.

The Del Mar Mile Stakes was inaugurated in 1987, with Good Command (Top Command), a son of the Argentine mare Gioconda (Good Manners), taking the first crown. Since then, no South American runner has lifted the trophy. Could Full Serrano become the first to do so?