How small will the Timely Writer field be?

[Alan07]

Walkover.
No Betting.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Among those who said they were considering entering the one-mile Timely Writer are trainers Chad Brown with Free Entry, Anthony Pecoraro with I’m Steppin’ It Up, and Carlos Martin with Schoolyard Cat.

Free Entry was beaten 18.5 lengths by Uncle Mo in a debut race for both horses - I'm Steppin' It Up was beaten 14.5 lengths by UM in the Champagne.

Schoolyard Cat is a New York bred who won a 35K maiden claiming race on turf two starts back - and isn't much on dirt.

And to get both I'm Steppin' It Up and Free Entry to actually run would be very optimisitc.

[Travis Stone]

Dialed In got a lot out of his race on Saturday in terms of maintaining fitness and setting him up for the Florida Derby, and I understand that a race is typically better than any workout. But will Uncle Mo run much faster on Saturday than he would in a one mile workout by himself or with a workmate?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

But will Uncle Mo run much faster on Saturday than he would in a one mile workout by himself or with a workmate?

Yes.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Dialed In got a lot out of his race on Saturday in terms of maintaining fitness and setting him up for the Florida Derby, and I understand that a race is typically better than any workout. But will Uncle Mo run much faster on Saturday than he would in a one mile workout by himself or with a workmate?

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Yes.

It's a dumb question, but you know what I'm saying, right? We're less than two months from the Derby, and this horse hasn't even started... and he's been dormant at the barn since Thanksgiving.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

It's a dumb question, but you know what I'm saying, right? We're less than two months from the Derby, and this horse hasn't even started... and he's been dormant at the barn since Thanksgiving.

On facebook Repole's neice is reporting that Uncle Mike and Uncle Todd say Mo is doing just peachy? I believe her..lol

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

It's a dumb question, but you know what I'm saying, right? We're less than two months from the Derby, and this horse hasn't even started... and he's been dormant at the barn since Thanksgiving.

If he's healthy - he'll run very fast and do it under wraps late.

I suppose no one is probably going to want to be the one who goes with him early - or makes first move at him - so the pace could wind up 'workout' like slow... and to some extent you'd be right.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

This race is a lock to go by the way.

The purse structure is as follows ...

50% to winner, 25% to second, 15% to third, 5% to 4th, 3% to 5th, and 2% to 6th.

There are a few maidens and a few cheap turf claiming horses nominated who would love 15K for 3rd money - with no loss of conditions... and might not even mind 5K for 4th money.

It will probably be Uncle Mo - 3 or 4 others - and, if needed, a Pletcher lamb that probably scratches.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

The purse structure is as follows ...

50% to winner, 25% to second, 15% to third, 5% to 4th, 3% to 5th, and 2% to 6th.

Interesting how they changed the usual 60/20/10 percentages for the first three finishers. The extra $5K to the second and third-place finishers should help them find a few opponents for the other reasons that you stated.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

You also never know what motivates an owner. There are a few moderate homebreds nominated like solid claimer Duke of Doom who are still owned by the breeder.

If the current owner/breeder still owns the very young mother of DoD (DoD was her first foal) - I'm sure they'd be over the moon to get 15K for 3rd, not lose any conditions, and get black type for the first foal of a young broodmare they own.

[justindew]

Will there be exacta wagering, and what will be winning exacta pay?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by justindew

Will there be exacta wagering, and what will be winning exacta pay?

Not sure.

If - by some miracle - there is show wagering - Freddy should find the 2nd best horse and empty his pockets on that one to show.

[SOREHOOF]

Originally Posted by justindew

Will there be exacta wagering, and what will be winning exacta pay?

The exacta will pay a lot if Mo isn't in it.

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

You also never know what motivates an owner. There are a few moderate homebreds nominated like solid claimer Duke of Doom who are still owned by the breeder.

If the current owner/breeder still owns the very young mother of DoD (DoD was her first foal) - I'm sure they'd be over the moon to get 15K for 3rd, not lose any conditions, and get black type for the first foal of a young broodmare they own.

Gulfstream Park can dangle some races in the next condition book in front of reluctant trainers with 3yo slugs.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Freddy will be pleased to know ....

Uncle Mo comes through with another solid post this morning!

Posted by Uncle Mo: I’m sooo excited…5 more days!!! My friend Becca sent me a box full of birthday surprises. She got me a birthday hat, peppermints, a carrot cake and made a great birthday picture. She’s one of my best friends. When Maria came by my stall this morning she was asking me a lot of questions about my friend Becca. I think she’s jealous. Since she’s my first girlfriend tell me…do all girls ask all these questions???