Derby Mo-Jo: The Final Chapter

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LAZMANNICK — Sat, 21 May 2011 03:40:49 GMT

Crimninal Type & Linda in Texas

I have children and grandchildren and they are the most important aspect of my life. I could never imagine experiencing a tragic loss like you both have and I offer my sincerest regrets.

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LAZMANNICK — Sat, 21 May 2011 03:31:00 GMT

Jason

I was on vacation and just got back and heard about your loss. My sincerest regrets. All the best to you and your family.

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Criminal Type — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:09:52 GMT

Alex'sBigFan, Yea, I can relate to the husband thing. Mine is so not a horse person, although he did build me a great barn for my little Arab last spring. I had the Derby tri box that year (07). I thought he would and I wanted Hard Spun to win. Still, It was thrilling to cash in that ticket. Mario Pino lives not far from me and friday before the Derby I drove past his house and there was a good luck sign in the front yard. That was pretty cool. And who could not like Larry Jones. I had the same three horses in that Preakness too but of course it paid much less then the Derby. I can't wait till nest year's Trail. I did go to Pimlico earlier and placed a few bets. I used to go to the Preakness every year but not since Big Brown. I hate trying to get out of there after..What a Zoo !

I watched Alex's preakness this morning and I still can't believe he didn't roll that day, and that Jeremy Rose stayed on. I also noticed that Scrappy T's jockey backed off, he was freaked out and I suppose knew if he had gone on to win he would have been taken down.

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artistinwax — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:05:29 GMT

Are the grains that race horses eat Genetically Modified? I heard that a lot of cattle, pigs, etc. that eat commercially grown grains are getting sick. If Uncle Mo gets wheat in his grains, it is GM more likely than not. We don't know what that could do to his liver enzymes. It is causing genetic and reproductive problems in other animals. I hope his vets are looking into these new possibilities for making horses sick. This type of food has never been eaten by horses before, and it could have disastrous effects.

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Karen in Texas — Fri, 20 May 2011 17:24:58 GMT

Linda in Texas and Alex'sBigFan---

I, too, have a family member with Down Syndrome; my sister, who is in her mid-fifties. She currently lives in the state of Alaska, where our mother resided until her death. My sister's love and affinity for animals has always been legendary in the family; she even had a pet tarantula when we were children. I've always thought that animals understand and gravitate toward the "pure of heart". Linda, I'm sorry for your loss; and ABF, the Alzheimer's must be incredibly difficult to process in one so innocent.

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Criminal Type — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:25:10 GMT

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. I can only say, it's been hell. He was only 23 and died of an athsma attack in his sleep on Thanksgiving 09. Also, thanks to everyone who answered my question regarding last first crop stallion to sire a derby winner.

Dr D, I too have been waiting patiantly for this crop. HS had another started in England yesterday who was ridden by the jockey who rode Vale of York. Akmed Astebe (spelling is probably way wrong) The colt, Light Burst is owned by Darley.

Linda, I am going out today for Ladies day. As much as I love the Preakness, I'll be watching from home tomorrow. Today, I like Strike The Moon and Final Mesa in the Miss Preakness. Hot Summer, Royal Delta and Wyomia in the Black Eyed Susan. Tomorrow I like Animal Kingdom, Mucho Macho Man & Dialed In in The Preakness, single L/S bets on Midnight Interlude, Sway Away and Flashpoint. Dance City looks spectacular too. I will take Paddy O Prado in the Dixie and Shared Account in the Gallorette. Happy Preakness weekend everyone !

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Alex'sBigFan — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:22:37 GMT

Jason,

My deepest sympathies again to you and your family, I expressed them on your other article blog. So glad you are at Pimlico, nothing heals like looking at these majestic creatures.

Criminal Type,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Get thee to Pimlico!!! Go to the Preakness, if you can't get in this week you must attend Saturday.

Thanks for the info that there are little Hard Spuns running around out there! 2012's TC run should be awesome. Yeah, 2007, if you ask my husband that is the year I "dragged him all over creation to see Hard Spun!!!" I can't go to the Preakness but I will be at the Belmont.

Linda in Texas,

I had no idea you had a child with Down Syndrome. We have something in common, I have a sister in her late 40's with Down Syndrome, who over the last couple years, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. The Down Syndrome are developing this 20-30 years earlier than a normal person would. Last year was a nightmare dealing with loss of functions and seizures and believe it or not Zenyatta helped me through it a lot. I am so sorry to hear of your loss 2 years ago, it must have been devastating for you. My sister, as did your child, had a deep love of animals and pets. I'm dealing with the loss of the person and character although the body is still alive. Linda, I could always sense a deep compassion for humanity in you in your posts and now I know why!

Get well Mo, ArchX3, and go Animal Kingdom!!!!!!!!!

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Dr Drunkinbum — Thu, 19 May 2011 22:59:54 GMT

Criminal Type and Linda in Texas

That is really difficult. My condolences and best wishes. Be safe.

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mario — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:09:21 GMT

Mr Repole,im glad you have that love for horses,is totally priceless,and the consern about the health for the horses make me so happy to be arrownd owners like you.so i dicide to work for Mr Pletchor,wich im happend to know him over 20 years,exelent horseman,and good person too.i will love to be part of this profetional team,in the good times and bad times,and hopefully more good then bad,it is a privelege to work for Todd,and one thing for sure we love horses,cogratulations for your secsess and GOD bless you MIKE.( we need more owners like you and Marylu Witney, Ramsey,Mr Ferrish).....i hope you understand my english...........Mario Ruiz.

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Ranagulzion — Thu, 19 May 2011 17:06:59 GMT

Criminal Type,

Apologies for my mistake re 1st crop Derby winner information. The last one was actually Birdstone, the sire of Mine That Bird (2009 Derby winner); still underlining the Dynasty of Raise A Native in this department of bloodline accomplishments.

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Bob from Boston — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:46:42 GMT

Criminal Type,

That is so sad. I'm very sorry for your loss. You too Jason. ~Ted

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Ranagulzion — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:25:46 GMT

Criminal Type,

The last stallion to sire a Derby winner in his first crop was Street Cry, the sire of Street Sense, from the Raise A Native line. The last one before him was Maria's Mon, sire of Monarchos, also from the RAN line.

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Linda in Texas — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:05:20 GMT

Criminal Type - i share your loss as my precious son died on March 2 just 2 years ago. He was 37. He was a special needs wonderful person who had Down Syndrome but that never interferred with his love of life, family, and anything involving his pets and animals. His brother and i miss him terribly and you are right, the loss gets deeper and the memories sharper and the pain never subsides and "Grief truly is the price we pay for Love."

If you are so close to Pimlico, just hop in a cab, have them take you to the entrance and i bet someone will show you the way! Have never been inside, but drove by. Just tell them you are a blogger on Jason and Steve's Bloodhorse.com Blogs. I would be sitting by in the parking lot just watching if i was that close.

Hope your horse wins! Linda R.

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Slew — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:44:01 GMT

Jason: I am so sorry for your loss, and I pray that your thoughts will be on joyful memories rather than on empty places.

Criminal Type: I hope that you, also retain those joyful memories...and you have my condolences on your loss too. As to your question...though I'm uncertain of first crop status but..."Unbridled is the last Kentucky Derby winner to sire another Derby winner, Grindstone, who placed first in the Kentucky Derby in 1996." Seattle slew also sired Swale. Slew retired in 1978, and Swale was born in 1981..so I don't believe he was 1st crop...but close. Before that, it was Swaps who sired Chateaugay, and Count Fleet who sired Count Turf.

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Dr Drunkinbum — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:21:58 GMT

Criminal Type

I don't know the answer to your question. Hopefully you'll give the answer. I've been looking forward to this group's offspring since 2007. Hard Spun, Street Sense, and Any Given Saturday offspring will be 3yo in 2012.

Jason

My condolences for your loss. I hope you and your entire family are doing well under the circumstances.

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Criminal Type — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:33:57 GMT

Jason, Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things you will ever do, emotionally. I lost my only child 18 months ago and have struggled since then for some kind of peace in my life. Someone told me Grief is the price we pay for Love. That is so true. I wish I could tell you it gets easier, but in my experience it hasn't, yet. They tell me the pain fades but it will always be there. The thing I try to focus on is how lucky I was to have him in my life for those 23 years.

I also wanted to say how jealous I am that you get to hang out at Pimlico while I sit over here 20 minutes away wishing I could hang out over there.

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Jason Shandler — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:32:35 GMT

Just wanted to say that I really appreciate all of the comments and emails I've gotten from many of you with your condolences and well wishes. It really means a lot and is much appreciated. You guys are great.

I arrived at Pimlico today and will do a Preakness blog either late Thursday afternoon or in the evening. Thanks for being patient.

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lobieb — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:40:57 GMT

Mike: I have read that they are having an epidemic of EHV1 out in the west. Could it be possible that Uncle Moe got in contact with an out west horse that was caring the viris. Just a thought.

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deb — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:08:16 GMT

Sir, you know your horse and made the best decision for your horse. If all people were as devoted to their horses as you are, we would not have all the unwanted horses we have now.

Maybe Mo will not have it to be a racer, maybe he will need a new career, I am glad that he has you to help him find his way.

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Linda in Texas — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:56:22 GMT

Jason - Condolences to you are sent with sincerity on the death of your family member. Upon each man's death i always remember what Jacques Cousteau said "each man's death diminishes mankind because he was a part of it." Tried finding that exact quote but i wrote it down on a piece of paper in the 60's while watching him film one of his sea adventures for PBS and never forgot it.

Mikey - your post is hate filled.

At least learn how to spell Bob Baffert's last name. As for Uncle Mo's diagnosis, the jury is still out. Any by the way, i hope someday Mr. Repole is not walking behind you, taps you on the shoulder and says "you talkin' ta me?" You would not be so bold and nasty in your wishes perhaps.

And same to lmaris. Frankly sometimes what is left unsaid is worse than what is said. But not in either one of your cases.

And Mikey, mentioning Life at Ten.

Why would that come up? You know something? I still have my own thoughts about what happened and Pletcher didn't have anything to do with it and neither did the jockey. But someone does! They didn't want her in the race.

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trackjack — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:55:07 GMT

Jason,

Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.

Zookeeper,

Congrats on RFO's run, a real gutsy performance and he's still learning. Good Luck with him.

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TrainingOTTB — Wed, 18 May 2011 05:19:09 GMT

Dear Mr Repole,

I don't know if you'll ever see this, but I just want to thank you for being a caring enough owner and giving Uncle Mo time away from the track to rest and get better. It truly warmed my heart when you wrote: "He is being turned out in a huge pen for four to five hours per day, eating grass, rolling around, and having fun." I retrain retired racehorses, and I can't tell you what a difference it makes when they get to become REAL horses again. To me, it reawakens their soul. So thank you for doing this for Uncle Mo and by not keeping him at the track while he's on the mend. This sport needs MORE owners like you!

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sherpa — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:35:46 GMT

Jason - I'm holding you and your family in the light.

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Rachel NH — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:24:21 GMT

Jason & Householder...♥

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Criminal Type — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:10:28 GMT

Even though I have never been an uncle Mo fan, Mike Repole Is a class act. All owners should care for their horses like he does.

Jason, I am truly sorry for your lose.

DR. D.....Regarding your Hard Spun comments, From your finger tips to God's ears ! I can't wait for next years Trail. I think there will be more then one Hard Spun on it. The colt George Bolton bought at Barretts yesterday is intriguing. Im particularly interested in the half brother (he is gray) to Lost in the Fog that IEAH owns. He is in Fla right now with Eddie Woods but from someone inside IEAH who was kind enough to answer my email, will be going to Wesley Ward soon. He has not been named yet. However, I think this one might be another King's Bishop type horse like his sire and brother. I've seen two of his foals (2 yr olds) in person now and he is throwing beauties. I love this guy and have said all along that Hard Spun will end up being the best son of Danzig at stud. I asked this question on another blog and will ask it again here...who was the last stallion to sire a Derby winner in his first crop ?