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

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

They won't complain about not drawing in, not in the least, but this horse had a monumental excuse in the Rebel and an amazing 6wide,8wide trip in the Arkansas Derby, still staying on for fourth despite one of the worst PVal rides in a big race.

I wasn't necessarily talking about the folks in the barn, by what little I know it's a fine group, but invariably somebody who likes the "bubble" horse gets all upset. The rules are clear on how to get in.

[Linny]

Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch

I wasn't necessarily talking about the folks in the barn, by what little I know it's a fine group, but invariably somebody who likes the "bubble" horse gets all upset. The rules are clear on how to get in.

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?

[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?

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by Linny

Most of the folks on the bubble are willing to accept it if they don't get in.

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

Only if he was on Churchill grounds by Tuesday (I believe that's the rule for Derby horses). The one thing I will say in defense of Sway Away, is that if you're on the outside looking in and want to run, it's smart to get to Churchill early, get settled, etc.. so you don't have minor setbacks or uncertainty about your chances getting in that can affect your travel plans (Anthony's Cross, Toby's Corner and to an extent, Mr. Commons).

[HaloWishingwell]

After all of this back and forth , the worst thing to happen would be Uncle Mo turning in a Life At Ten performance