Uncle Mo makes his way to WinStar Farm for the treatment of his lingering stomach problem
The one time Kentucky Derby favourite, Uncle Mo, is heading to central Kentucky Derby farm to cope up with his lingering stomach problem, following his nonparticipation in the Kentucky Derby. Uncle Mo was sent to the WinStar farm on Monday morning for treatment
purposes.
His trainer, Todd Pletcher, said, “It makes sense to keep him in the Lexington area, where he will have access to the best veterinary facilities”.
He also said, “WinStar Farm has a beautiful training facility, which includes a hyperbaric chamber, and a first-class staff. Our focus is to figure out what is going on internally with him and get him back to 100%. When we do figure this out, the horse is
already fit so we don't think it will take him long to get back to his 2-year-old form”.
Pletcher revealed that the 3-year-old colt has ‘one elevated enzyme reading’ as reported by his veterinarian. He intends to seek the reason why the colt is having a disturbed internal physiology.
The colt is also showing other signs of illness in form of having a reduced appetite, decrease in energy level and a dull coat.
The 3-year-old received treatment for gastrointestinal infection and the medication seemed to have put him back on the track. But as soon as the medication was withdrawn, he deteriorated back with signs of illness.
Hence, for better evaluation and insight into his physiological state and medical problem, he is being sent to the WinStar farm.
WinStar Farm is a horse breeding farm located near Versailles. As the farm is near Churchill Downs, it will be easy for the veterinarians to monitor the colt.
Todd Pletcher trains the Super Saver, owned by WinStar Farm and has faith in Elliott Walden, the farm’s president and former trainer, that he will take good care of Uncle Mo.
The undefeated 2-year-old champion colt could not live up to the expectations of his trainer and owner, Mike Repole, as he came third in the April 9th, Wood Memorial Stakes. This was the colt’s start in 2011.
Upon diagnosis, it was revealed that the colt was suffering from a gastrointestinal infection. The colt has been battling the ailment for quite a while.
Although he did train for the Derby and worked out on the Churchill Downs, he hasn’t raced since then. He was scratched 36 hours before the first leg of the Triple Crown.
His owner, Mike Repole, is hopeful that Uncle Mo will recover and regain his former unbeatable form in the Saratoga. He also intends to race him in the Travers Stakes.
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