Verrazano -- The Real Deal or Paper Tiger?

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I would have less hesitations on this horse if he were trained by Mott or Sheriffs than Pletcher.

That's my question about him, too. I thought Haskin's comment about him on his Derby list was interesting:

If Pletcher can get him to win or even run big in the Derby, it would actually contradict what’s worked for him in the past. It is ironic that Pletcher usually likes at least 4-to-5 weeks between races, but the fact is, he has saddled six horses to finish 4th or better in the Derby, and all six went into the race off only three weeks, while all those given 4-to-5 weeks all ran poorly. Go Figure. Pletcher’s two best finishes in the past 11 years have been a win with Super Saver and a second with Bluegrass Cat, and both those horses prepped at Tampa Bay, so that at least bodes well for this colt, who could use as much fitness as he can get.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/kentu...well-farm.aspx

He didn't say anything about his dapples, however.