Uncle Mo or The Factor - Which Horse Was More Impressive in His Racing Return?

The pair year old champ Uncle Mo made his spun out awaited return to racing since he disappointed with a third place finish in the Wood Memorial final spring. He had suffered from a gastrointestinal indisposition during the Triple Crown series and his trainer Todd Pletcher felt that he was doing well enough to make his return in the prime minister sprint race for 3 year olds, the Grade 1 Foxwoods King's Bishop at Saratoga.

Uncle Mo was sent most distant as the even money favorite like they left the starting gate. A heated battle betwixt the speedy Flashpoint, Runflatout, and Poseidon's Warrior ensued what one. quickly left Uncle Mo five lengths along the pace after the first mercy . He got a great stalking catch just to the outside of Dominus. As they moved into the well-nigh turn, the excitement began to fabricate as Uncle Mo began to earn steady ground on the leaders, and ~ dint of. the 1/8 pole, he had struck the front and managed to pull away ~ dint of. two full lengths. Caleb's Posse was rallying furiously into disrepute the center of the track and began inching up to the brace year old champion. It was a accept the offer call, but Caleb's Posse managed to steal away down Uncle Mo by a neck at the wire.

Despite the narrow loss, Uncle Mo did manage to register a 106 Beyer Speed Figure, the third highest speed figure for a three year wise this year (albeit tied with four other horses who bring forth earned a 106 as well). Hopefully we determine see him stretch out against older horses in his nearest start.