Uncle Mo settling in at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo is settling in at Churchill Downs. The 3-year-old colt arrived under the twin spires on Monday afternoon following an eventful trip from New...
View ArticleKentucky Derby Contenders – Jack’s Top 20
Kentucky Derby contenders for Jack’s Top 20 as of April 21st. The 137th Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs on May 7th, televised on NBC and sponsored by Yum! Brands for the $2 Million purse. My...
View ArticleEarly Derby favorites say uncle
In the often rocky and surprising journey through a Triple Crown season, we generally have a favorite for the Kentucky Derby by now. Nothing certain, mind you, since projecting virtually untested...
View ArticleUncle Mo solid during 1st Kentucky Derby work
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Trainer Todd Pletcher says he’s optimistic Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo will be able to make a run for the roses. The 3-year-old colt worked five furlongs at muddy Churchill...
View ArticleKentucky Derby is anybody`s race
Todd Pletcher arrived in Louisville this spring assured of avoiding the thorny question of when he would finally win the Kentucky Derby.Super Saver`s upset victory a year ago provided the answer. Now,...
View ArticleUncle Mo is a go for Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Uncle Mo looks good to go for the Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old colt worked five furlongs at muddy Churchill Downs on Sunday, and owner Mike Repole says his star should be the...
View ArticleJockeys jostling for Derby position
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Jerry Hissam should have the easiest job in America leading up to the Kentucky Derby. How hard can it be, really, to be the agent for jockey Calvin Borel, the closest thing there...
View ArticleUncle Mo won’t go in Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Uncle Mo isn’t running in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Owner Mike Repole says the colt has been scratched because he hasn’t recovered enough from a stomach ailment to run in the 1...
View ArticleInjuries lead to wide-open Kentucky Derby field
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Trainer Todd Pletcher said Uncle Mo “just wasn’t right” when he decided to scratch the reigning 2-year-old champion from the Kentucky Derby on Friday due to a lingering and...
View ArticleAnimal Kingdom schools for the Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) – Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom had a refresher course in preparation for the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. He stood in the starting gate Thursday morning at the Fair Hill...
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