Get Ready For the Uncle Mo Show

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2011 Triple Crown Winner? — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:14:50 GMT

Looks like a Triple Crown winner to me in 2011!

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EarlySpeed — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:04:40 GMT

I watched both of Uncle Mo's races on youtube and he is a very fluid runner. He has a nice stride and big push from behind. If he can stay this good at three or maybe even get better, not only will he be the real deal, he could be another Barbaro, hopefully without the breakdown. Uncle Mo is awesome. I am excited to see him in the BC and Derby next year as a bigger, even more powerful horse. And Mile Repole being an advocate for retired and/or unwanted race horses making sure they don't go to slaughter also enhances the karma behind his horses. I might take a closer look at Vitaminwater too. If it does not have any high fructose corn sugar, and doesn't have the calories sweet tea does, I might just because a product user of Vitaminwater.

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Uncle mo — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:28:31 GMT

Uncle Mo goes from Maiden to Grd 1 winner tomorrow in the Champagne. Period and end of story. From there the only horse that might beat him in BC Juv is his stable mate Stay Thirsty. Repole Stables is about to dominate the sport the way they did at Saratoga. And since they are not old stuffy blue blooded money but rather average people who literally found lightening in a bottle and are living the American dream and having a ball I am cheering for them all the way to the finish line!!

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jon — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 03:50:09 GMT

Uncle Mo reminds me of Mr. Fantasy, but appears to be more talented. Not even Secretariat won his first start. Hoist The Flag was a good one, and for Uncle MO to win by 14 and gallop out by 20? I havent seen the other juveniles, but he has a small field to face in The Champagne. If he wins that and the Breeders Cup, we might have ourselves Arazi the 2nd. I keep wondering when we d see a great 2 year old...and we just have. Lets see how he wins the next few races, and what he has left at the end. If he wins the way he won his first race, then we have a legitimate Triple Crown Winner. Hes that good.

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chuckles the clown — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:21:44 GMT

Guys, Guys...

Hold on now. The horse is eligible for a NW1X. He beat maidens for crying out loud. The one horse that had a chance in that race was crashed right out of the gate.

If this horse goes to the Champagne off one maiden race he's a target not a monster.

Sheeez

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GOMOGO — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:51:38 GMT

While I attended the meet that great Travers day it was a sentimental one. Just a year earlier my girlfriend and family had lost their human Uncle Mo. When we saw the 2 yr old name in the post parade it was like a sign from above and im not even religious. He was the favorite that day but I truly doubt that mattered. WE KNEW Uncle Mo was winning that race long before seeing the odds or the race itself. After that dominant performance we can only hope he can continue this success in next years Triple Crown season..GO Mo GO..

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Ranagulzion — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:47:05 GMT

SARATOGA AJ,

Littl Drama (Big Drama's half brother sired by Burning Roma) also ran a 90 Beyer speed in an impressive victory at Calder in July. He too is one to keep an eye on.

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Mike Relva — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:21:31 GMT

Thanks!

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skyfire — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:05:35 GMT

I wish Mike Repole good luck -- he has invested a lot in the sport, and has had a major positive impact on it economically. He is the type of owner that the sport needs to continue to attract.

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Arlene — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:49:13 GMT

Thanks for poting the video link. Uncle certainly has an efficient way of moving..a still, straight top line, with well balanced stride underneath. Looks like he strikes the ground a bit hard (a la Smarty Jones)..nice BIG rump...I hope he stays sound..looks like he is built a bit like a sprinter. I am also against racing 2 yr. olds..this still seems early..could have waited until November? He is a looler, a mover, and exciting anyway..

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sleepingfish — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:08:19 GMT

I too was at Uncle Mo's race and it gave me goose bumps. It reminded me of watching another talented 2 year old break her maiden at Churchill a few years ago. Silverbulletday.

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mz — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:36:02 GMT

Mike Relva: Way To Go!

Since I am already thinking about my Derby Hat (see previous comments), I would love to see Jason et al eat it after the Woodward.

(also see my previous comments re "dreaming")

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Zookeeper — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:34:56 GMT

Mike Relva,

You better pray for torrential rain if you want your prediction to come true. :) I hope he does well, it's sad to see Jason & company laugh on THS at the mere mention of MTB... Let's get a rain dance going!

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Zookeeper — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:26:00 GMT

mz- Too funny! If that was ever to happen, we would be too busy arguing among ourselves to enjoy the race. Don't hold your breath and for goodness' sake don't even think about the 1st Saturday in May... let's get through September 5th first! :)

jayjay- Thank you! Carla Gaines won't let me near him with a pair of scissors. She's funny that way. lol!

Dr D.- Yes, very nice of Jason. I'm sure the partnership will give Uncle Mo a wide berth. As far as I'm concerned the Rockies are a blessing! :)

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Aluminaut — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:10:30 GMT

Zookeeper,

Drawing the one hole sure sucks.

Sorry for your boy.

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Mike Relva — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:01:33 GMT

MTB TO WIN WOODWARD!!!!

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Mike Relva — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:59:54 GMT

SARATOGA AJ

You never got back regarding my post last week when stated I didn't believe RA could get the 10f. In fact,you haven't commented on her loss. Imagine that!

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mz — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:54:37 GMT

Zookeeper: when RFO makes it to the feature on the first Saturday in May, will you have a special section available for us?

We could call it the BH Hot Air Section or, in honour of some of the stuff I read at some times, the BH Hot Heads Section.

Let me know. I gotta start thinking about my hat.

Buona fortuna and bonne chance. (Extra languages for when RFO starts taking his overseas trips to the Arc and all)

ahhh

I love 2YO's and dreaming about them.

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LAZMANNICK — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:36:12 GMT

Rail Trip stepped on a stone on the safe Saratoga surface, bruising his foot and promting Dutrow to make a snide remark. Kantharos suffered an unfortuantate and tragic injury on the same safe Saratoga surface. The other day Timber Reserve broke down on the same safe Saratoga surface and had to be euthanized. Injuries and catastrophies happen on many different race tracks. As important an issue safety is, accidents still happen.

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Smoking Baby — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:33:21 GMT

Zookeeper...Good luck on Sunday with Runflatout. I'll be watching and rooting. Wouldn't you just know he'd draw the rail? Where's the luck? He should certainly get some good experience out of this start. Good luck!!! My girl and I will be rooting for you to get your picture taken.

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carla — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:57:49 GMT

My mother and I go each year to the Travers. One of my favorite races to see other then the Travers is always the 1st time 2yr olds. I picked Uncle Mo before we even go to the track, I have a habit of picking names (for one reason or another) before we go then I check the DRF.

I go the paddock to see them walk in and thought he was a nice horse. But after watching him race my comment to my mother was there's my 2011 Derby horse. All I saw wow nice form as we watched him fly buy with the greatest of ease..nice two year debut.

Last time I picked picked a 2yr old in that race was Discreet Cat who turned out to be a horse after his debut at the Spa.

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Saratoga AJ — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:37:33 GMT

Rick Dutrow said in an interview 2 weeks ago that Boys At Tosconova may be the best horse he's ever trained. And he had Big Brown of course.

That's enough for me. I think Boys may be the best of what looks like a very talented group.

BTW, as good as Kantharos looked, his Beyer speed numbers were not as good as Boys At Tosconova and Uncle Mo, who have the best numbers by any 2 yr olds by a wide margin.

BEYERS, TOP Rated TWO YEAR OLDS:

1. Boys of Tosconova 102

Uncle Mo 102

2. Kantharos 90

3. Wine Police 90

4. Stay Thirsty 89

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Dr Drunkinbum — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:54:30 GMT

Zookeeper

There may be an Uncle Mo in your race. His name is Runflatout. Actually there haven't been too many Uncle Mo's ever at this stage of a 2yo's career, first time starters. 3yo, yes, I've seen some, not an August 2yo. Not that I've seen anyway. It was very nice of Jason to point him out, don't you think? Jaw dropping.

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GunBow — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:02:32 GMT

It looks like Uncle Mo has been the big maiden winner of the Saratoga meet. At least we know he's fast.

I've never been a huge fan of 2 year old racing, and have trouble getting that excited about any youngster because so much has to go right for them to stay healthy and make the Triple Crown races. It's a long way from 6 furlongs in August to 10 furlongs in May. However, I wish Uncle Mo and his connections the best; the sport needs as many exciting prospects as possible.

In California, the gr.1 Del Mar Futurity will be run Wedensday. 3-time stakes winner JP's Gusto, who has run some nice Beyers himself, will likely be the favorite with Best Pal runner-up Sway Away close behind in the wagering. There haven't been many jaw dropping juvenile performances at Del Mar this year, but that could partly be the result of the closer finishes produced by the Polytrack.

I wouldn't sleep on the Del Mar Futurity though. 4 of the last 6 2 year old male Eclipse winners captured the Del Mar Futurity(Lookin at Lucky, Midshipman, Stevie Wonderboy, and Declan's Moon). The race has also produced Georgie Boy, Officer, Street Cry, Forest Camp, Silver Charm, Bertrando, and Best Pal over the last 20 years.

The Woodward came up weak. I guess it was a little too much to expect Quality Road and Blame to face off in 3 races before the Breeder's Cup Classic. In effect, Team Blame has left Quality Road to feast on the Woodward, where at level weights and 9 furlongs he would have been tough for Blame to beat. Most likely, Pletcher will then take Quality Road from the Woodward directly to the BC Classic and leave the Jockey Club Gold Cup, and its 10 furlongs, to Blame.

The Woodward would have been more intruiging had Rail Trip been able to make the race, but evidently nagging physical issues have put him behind schedule. He's expected to make his debut for Dutrow in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. The JCGC is also expected to draw Travers winner Afleet Express, and thus it should offer a much stronger field than the Woodward. I'm sure Quality Road's presence, however, has something to do with the weak Woodward field.

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Curllin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:03:22 GMT

I was out at the OTB and was lucky enough to see him run. He was visually impressive. I think what impressed me more was the fact that Discreetly Mine ran a 1:09 3/5 for his 6f split in the Kings Bishop and Uncle Mo ran a 1:09 1/5 for his 6f maiden victory. Any way you shake it, that's impressive! The horse definitely has a bright future if he stays sound, which hopefully he does.