HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The long wait to see Uncle Mo run as a 3-year-old lasted longer than expected Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The crowd stood, the starting gates opened and ... no sign of the leading contender for the Triple Crown.
"His worst start," owner Mike Repole said. "He broke terrible."
Uncle Mo found himself last for a few strides but quickly recovered and won the $100,000 Timely Writer Stakes by 3 3/4 lengths. As a 1-9 favorite, the unbeaten colt had everything to lose, which may be why Repole looked so relieved in the winner's circle.