Uncle Mo Surgery Conspiracy

[hockey2315]

In comments section from Haskin's most recent Derby Dozen:

Originally Posted by Geronimo2123

According to an anonymous Vet who works at a Florida Equine Center, UM had surgery to clear away bone fragments from a swollen joint (THAT is what really went on during Mo's Florida vacation). He has not come back as expected and the surgery was VERY hush hush.

Originally Posted by Steve Haskin

Geronimo, according to my sources, he did have surgery after the Breeders' Cup. But that apparently was never made public.

[Travis Stone]

Did anyone ever ask them about this? Obviously the "conspiracy" and "rumors" have been around for a while... yet no one wrote about it, unless I missed it.

[richard burch]

i saw him getting a bath today and he looked good!

[Indian Charlie]

Why would they cover that up?

To keep his price low so they can get a bigger price on Brethren?

The story makes no sense.

[letswastemoney]

People hate Uncle Mo so much that it's hard for me to believe any of these crazy stories as well. It's easy to imagine some random critic of Uncle Mo spreading false rumors for fun.

[paulo537]

Why would they cover it up???


1. To keep Mo's t-shrt sales up?

2. They know the sport and, indeed, the galaxy, are better off with a competitive 3 yo Mo?

3. Pletcher can wave his hand and make Mo's 2 yo form appear anytime he wants to anyway?

4. They are having fun at the expense of Mo-tards?

[freddymo]

The story is Repole told his niece to post it on Facebook and or to tell DrugS when he met her at the Motel 6 on RT 82 in Erie but she misremembered and just told everybody Mo was doing great. So to save face and not to hurt his nieces rep and after being pleased with the Timely Writer they decided to sweep the issue under the rug.. I heard DrugS is still heartbroken

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Why would they cover that up?

To keep his price low so they can get a bigger price on Brethren?

The story makes no sense.

Sharp post.

[Travis Stone]

Minor infection right now...

Statement from Trainer Todd Pletcher and Owner Mike Repole Regarding Veterinarian Exam and Test Results on Uncle Mo

Todd Pletcher… Although it is not my standard practice to share a horse’s examination results with anyone other than the owner, I feel that Uncle Mo’s disappointing performance in the Wood Memorial warrants an explanation. After his three extremely impressive starts as a two-year-old and his dominant performance in the Timely Writer S. in March, the Wood Memorial was an uncharacteristically poor effort. On Tuesday, we did a number of tests and pulled some blood work. Late yesterday, both Mike and I spoke with the vets, who concluded that Uncle Mo has a GI tract infection, and we began treatment immediately. The vets also concluded that Uncle Mo is perfectly capable of returning to full training while the treatment continues. He will ship to Churchill Downs on April 18th and will have two works before May 7th. If I do not feel that Uncle Mo is 100% for the Kentucky Derby, both Mike and I agree that he will not run. My main focus is to return Uncle Mo to optimum health in the next 23 days, and I am optimistic that we can accomplish this goal.

Mike Repole…I am relieved that the vets were able to find a reason why we got a disappointing performance from Uncle Mo in the Wood Memorial. I, like all racing fans hope that Uncle Mo will be 100% on May 7th and in the starting gate at Churchill Downs. Though it has been a lifelong dream to run and win the Kentucky Derby, if Uncle Mo is not 100%, we will skip the Derby and go right to the Preakness. I have the utmost confidence in Todd, his staff and Mo’s team of veterinarians. We all appreciate everyone’s concern and care for this wonderfully gifted champion.”