TDN: Ashford lands Uncle Mo

[Kasept]

Uncle Mo to Ashford Upon Retirement

A partnership deal has been agreed between Mike Repole of Repole Stable and Coolmore's Ashford Stud, whereby 2010 unbeaten champion juvenile Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie) will stand at Ashford following his retirement from racing.

“We'll see what happens in the Classic and then Todd and I will sit down with the Coolmore team and we'll decide where to go from there,” said Repole keeping open the possibility that Uncle Mo may continue to race in 2012.

A winter favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Uncle Mo missed the entire Triple Crown due to a case of cholangiohepatitis--a severe inflammation of the bile passages and adjacent liver. Returning after a near five-month layoff, the colt was just nosed out by Caleb's Posse in the GI King's Bishop S. but was back to his best when winning the GII Kelso H. at Belmont, Saturday.

“Todd Pletcher said he's never had a horse as good as Uncle Mo, so that's good enough for me,” commented Ashford Stud manager Dermot Ryan. “He's also a magnificent-looking horse by a very good sire, so we're really looking forward to having him when the time comes for him to retire,” added Ryan.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Uncle Mo to Ashford Upon Retirement

Updated: 12:07 PM ET (First posted: 11:34 AM ET)

A partnership deal has been agreed between Mike Repole of Repole Stable and Coolmore's Ashford Stud, whereby 2010 unbeaten champion juvenile Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie) will stand at Ashford following his retirement from racing. “We'll see what happens in the Classic and then Todd and I will sit down with the Coolmore team and we'll decide where to go from there,” said Repole keeping open the possibility that Uncle Mo may continue to race in 2012. A winter favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Uncle Mo missed the entire Triple Crown due to a case of cholangiohepatitis--a severe inflammation of the bile passages and adjacent liver. Returning after a near five-month layoff, the colt was just nosed out by Caleb's Posse in the GI King's Bishop S. but was back to his best when winning the GII Kelso H. at Belmont, Saturday. “Todd Pletcher said he's never had a horse as good as Uncle Mo, so that's good enough for me,” commented Ashford Stud manager Dermot Ryan. “He's also a magnificent-looking horse by a very good sire, so we're really looking forward to having him when the time comes for him to retire,” added Ryan.

Not a chance in hell

[freddymo]

You know what..... while unlikely Repole might have the ballz to race Mo at 4

[GPK]

Originally Posted by freddymo

You know what..... while unlikely Repole might have the ballz to race Mo at 4

Mo wins the classic = Retire him on top, greatest horse evah, blah, blah, blah..
Mo loses the classic = Liver flare up, other physical issue, he's done enough, blah, blah, blah...

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by GPK

Mo wins the classic = Retire him on top, greatest horse evah, blah, blah, blah..
Mo loses the classic = Liver flare up, other physical issue, he's done enough, blah, blah, blah...

i don't like the guy, but he does make a point

-bt-

[GPK]

Originally Posted by -BT-

i don't like the guy, but he does make a point

-bt-

Nice to see you too, a$$hole

[MaTH716]

Stay Thirsty might have a say in all this. Technically, he can retire Mo and still have one of the top older horses running at 4.

[ellpol]

Originally Posted by GPK

Not a chance in hell

I agree with you 100%

[TouchOfGrey]

I remain hopefully optimistic.

Repole is looking no further than the Breeders’ Cup, but said he is open to racing him again in 2012.

“As long as Mo continues to be Mo, he will continue to race. Every horse is race-to-race and day-to-day, but with Uncle Mo…you watch him a little closer,” said Repole, who reached a deal with Ashford over the summer before they knew if Uncle Mo would return to racing.

“He could be a stallion on Nov. 6—the day after the Breeders’ Cup—or tomorrow if he doesn’t make the Breeders’ Cup, or next year. Todd and I will make the decision, and get Coolmore’s blessing.”

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[freddymo]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Stay Thirsty might have a say in all this. Technically, he can retire Mo and still have one of the top older horses running at 4.

Again I suspect it will be hard to keep him in training and agree with much of what has been said. Repole knows how hard it is to have a superstar maybe just maybe he thinks with his heart and not his wallet. Stay Thirsty might be a better stallion prospect then MO. Those Indian Charlie's all suck

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by GPK

blah, blah, blah...

I know it's not Balmoral, but tomorrow's Keeneland card is an interesting one. I'll worry about Mo if/when he shows up on my PPs again.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

I remain hopefully optimistic.



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Don't get me wrong, I would love it if they race him in 2012 and maybe 2013, but truthfully, I just don't see it happening.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I know it's not Balmoral, but tomorrow's Keeneland card is an interesting one. I'll worry about Mo if/when he shows up on my PPs again.

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Stay Thirsty might be a better stallion prospect then MO. Those Indian Charlie's all suck

All of them? I think he's only had two horses who've had offspring race -- Bwana Charlie (4-for-19 lifetime) and Eugene's Third Son (never even won a stakes race in his racing career)

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

All of them? I think he's only had two horses who've had offspring race -- Bwana Charlie (4-for-19 lifetime) and Eugene's Third Son (never even won a stakes race in his racing career)

Indian Express (SA Derby runnerup) and Cindago, both have done squat, with very limited books, in California.

[Calzone Lord]

Was Indian Express the best Utah bred of all-time?

[parsixfarms]

I wonder what the guys at WinStar think about this.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Was Indian Express the best Utah bred of all-time?

No.

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I wonder what the guys at WinStar think about this.

I wonder that too. I thought for certain he was going to be standing there.

I think Winstar does a great job building their stallions. Obviously Ashford has greater resources, but I'd have sent him to Winstar over Ashford.

[asudevil]

He's a phuckin miler! A one turn miler!

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I know it's not Balmoral, but tomorrow's Keeneland card is an interesting one. I'll worry about Mo if/when he shows up on my PPs again.

that
just
happened
!



-bt-