TDN RISING STARS

September 19, 2006 - NEWMARKET, Race , Mdn, GBP £9,000, 7f, 3.3000, gd/fm

Adagio (GB), c, 2, 2004 by Grand Lodge

1st Dam: Lalindi (Ire), by Cadeaux Genereux (GB)
2nd Dam: Soemba (GB), by
3rd Dam: Seven Seas (Fr), by Riverman

Owner: Derrick Smith, Michael Tabor & Susan Magnier
Breeder: New England Stud, Myriad & Elite Bloodstock
Trainer: Sir Michael Stoute

Adagio boasts entries in the Oct. 14 G1 Dewhurst S., Oct. 21 G1 Racing Post Trophy and next term's G1 Derby, but was let go at a generous 11-2 for this first at-bat despite those clues to his potential. Settled in a patient fourth until easing into third at halfway, he arrived with a full tank at the quarter-mile marker. The 100,000gns TATDEC foal and 200,000 TATOCT yearling came under pressure to challenge rolling out of 'the dip' and responded to a forceful drive up the climb to best the promising Tybalt (Storm Cat) by a short head after a pulsating duel, with the front pair five lengths in advance of the remainder. "I was very pleased with that," trainer Sir Michael Stoute told PA Sport. "He was very professional and the front two pulled well clear. I would like to give him another start this year," he added. Adagio, whose half-sister by Cape Cross (Ire) sells at the upcoming Tattersalls October Sales Part 1, is a half to Arvada (GB) (Hernando {Fr}), MGSW-US, G1SP-Fr & GSP-Ity, $309,662. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, £5,829.