Uncle Mo Decision Mid-Day Saturday? (SCR appears certain)

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Linny

Most of the folks on the bubble are willing to accept it if they don't get in. In fact Sway Away was well down the list until Toby's Corner, Anthony's Cross etc. didn't go. That said, Repole is "toying" with entering and since he has the $$$ he's going to enter and then take a wait and see approach.

Motion could have "entered" Toby knowing he wasn't right so that his other colt would have one less rival.

If Mo isn't right come entry time, how much more right will he be in 72 hours?

He's entered. Now hopefully their intentions are to run and not more sideshow drama.

[pointman]

Why should Repole's decision take into account who is sitting at #21 under any circumstance unless he owns that horse? If that were a real issue Churchill could have an AE list and let horses get in on the day of the Derby.

[Linny]

Originally Posted by pointman

Why should Repole's decision take into account who is sitting at #21 under any circumstance unless he owns that horse? If that were a real issue Churchill could have an AE list and let horses get in on the day of the Derby.

No one can get in after the betting opens anyhow.

[ShadowRoll]

Okay, so if Uncle Mo does run, does this reassure the bettors because "he wouldn't run unless he's 100%," causing more people to bet on him and thereby costing Repole less to make him the favorite; or, does this scare away the bettors because the owner is even thinking of scratching him at this late date, causing less people to bet on him and thereby costing Repole more to make him the favorite?

[slotdirt]

What am I missing with the "Repole going to make Uncly" the favorite talk? Like what's the point of him doing that?

[King Glorious]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

What am I missing with the "Repole going to make Uncly" the favorite talk? Like what's the point of him doing that?

That's what he says he's going to do. Bet enough on him to make him the favorite. Screw me and my hopes of getting 6/1 or 7/1 on him because so many jumped off the bandwagon after the Wood. Repole is basically telling me "Thank you for sticking with my horse. To show my appreciation, I'm going to cut his win price in half so instead of $14, maybe you'll get $7." To me, that's the biggest issue in all of this. You asked what is the point? It's to feed his massive ego.

[outofthebox]

Im not sure on this, but it could be because of the meds he's on. Likely he has to come off them 24-72 hours and they want to evaluate his condition the am of the Derby. Horses coats and attitudes can change significantly when changes in medication occur. Ive been in this predicament plenty of times, although not quite with the calibur of this horse and the magnitude of this race...just a random thought...

[TouchOfGrey]

So, are John Velazquez and Ramon Dominguez going to have Pirate's Booty embroidered across their butts?

Pirate's Booty announces sponsorship of Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty

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