Full Serrano had excuses for finishing fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, a race he won a year ago. This year, things did not go his way. The 4-1 second betting choice, Full Serrano pressed blistering fractions and retreated on the far turn. He was unaccustomed to a severe pace – 44.96 seconds and 1:09.08 – and he also was compromised by a foot issue. “He came out of it with a little bit of a [tender] left foot,” trainer John Sadler said. “I have to get that squared around and then we’ll figure out a campaign. We still believe in him.” :: Access the most trusted data and information in horse racing! DRF Past Performances and Picks are available now. Sadler does not expect the foot issue to interfere with his campaign. Options for older horses in winter include the Grade 2 San Antonio, typically run Dec. 26 at Santa Anita, and Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup on Jan. 24 at Gulfstream Park. “Everything’s on the table,” Sadler said. Full Serrano, bred in Argentina, has won seven races and $936,423 from 20 starts. He is owned by Hronis Racing. :: Want to learn more about handicapping and wagering? Check out DRF's Handicapping 101 and Wagering 101 pages.