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Kentucky Derby 2011 Horses: Uncle Mo May Be Scratched On Friday
by Brian FloydUpdate: Uncle Mo has been scratched.
With the second-best allowance in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, Uncle Mo has an accomplished adventitious of arising the champ and entering the winner's amphitheater at Churchill Downs on Saturday. That is, if he's advantageous and if he alike races. Both are questions with aloof one day to go until the chase and it's no authoritativeness Uncle Mo will alike chase in the Kentucky Derby -- his trainer will accomplish the final accommodation ancient Friday morning afterwards belief the options and demography into annual how he looks.
To see Uncle Mo falter down the stretch at the Wood Memorial, his final tune-up ahead of the Kentucky Derby, was a surprise to horse racing enthusiasts and casual observers alike. He had yet to lose a race and was dominant in steam-rolling the competition in every other race he'd entered ahead of the Wood Memorial. But a disappointing third-place finish took Uncle Mo from heavy derby favorite to question mark by the time he hit the wire, and nobody was quite sure why the dominant horse faded.
Turns out Uncle MO was dealing with a gastrointestinal infection that's required antibiotics and slowed his training ahead of the grueling derby at Churchill Downs. Because of the infection, and less than 100 percent health, there's about a 50-50 chance Mo may never get out of the gates in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. And if he does, nobody has a clue whether he'll be fit enough to mount a serious challenge.
Uncle Mo's veterinarians and trainer will reported make the final decision on whether or not to scratch him from the race on Friday. Owner Mike Repole said he had no intention of making a last-minute decision on Saturday, but also sounded less than confident Uncle Mo would be able to race in the derby (via Daily Racing Form)
The Kentucky Derby gets underway on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Stay with our 2011 Kentucky Derby StoryStream for previews, odds and analysis up to and throughout the derby. For more on the race, head over to SB Nation's Kentucky Derby StoryStream or check out And Down The Stretch They Come.
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With the second-best allowance in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, Uncle Mo has an accomplished adventitious of arising the champ and entering the winner's amphitheater at Churchill Downs on Saturday. That is, if he's advantageous and if he alike races. Both are questions with aloof one day to go until the chase and it's no authoritativeness Uncle Mo will alike chase in the Kentucky Derby -- his trainer will accomplish the final accommodation ancient Friday morning afterwards belief the options and demography into annual how he looks.
Turns out Uncle MO was dealing with a gastrointestinal infection that's required antibiotics and slowed his training ahead of the grueling derby at Churchill Downs. Because of the infection, and less than 100 percent health, there's about a 50-50 chance Mo may never get out of the gates in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. And if he does, nobody has a clue whether he'll be fit enough to mount a serious challenge.
Uncle Mo's veterinarians and trainer will reported make the final decision on whether or not to scratch him from the race on Friday. Owner Mike Repole said he had no intention of making a last-minute decision on Saturday, but also sounded less than confident Uncle Mo would be able to race in the derby (via Daily Racing Form)
“This isn’t going to be a Saturday decision,” he said. “We owe it to the racing fans, we owe it to the public; it’s not our intention to drag this out.”We'll keep an eye on Uncle Mo's status as more becomes available. If he scratches, it will likely have a profound impact on the field and the odds, and Dialed In may become even more of a favorite. With a morning announcement expected, we'll know soon whether he'll be able to give it a go or not.
The Kentucky Derby gets underway on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Stay with our 2011 Kentucky Derby StoryStream for previews, odds and analysis up to and throughout the derby. For more on the race, head over to SB Nation's Kentucky Derby StoryStream or check out And Down The Stretch They Come.
Tags: kentucky derby 2011 post positions, kentucky derby 2011 odds, kentucky derby, kentucky derby odds, 2011 kentucky derby
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