WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011 For information about TDN, call 732-747-8060. SADLER’S WELLS DIES NO FACTOR IN DERBY Sadler's Wells (Northern Dancer--Fairy Bridge, by Bold George Bolton and Fog City Stable's The Factor (War Reason), a perennial champion stallion and prodigious Front) will not take part in the May 7 GI Kentucky sire of sires in Europe, died Derby. The colt, who reportedly displaced his palate Tuesday afternoon of natural when seventh as the favorite in the GI Arkansas Derby, causes at Coolmore, where he recently underwent a myectomy had resided since entering to resolve those breathing issues, stud in 1985. He was 30 and was back to galloping at years old. Coolmore manager Churchill Downs. Despite the Christy Grassick said, "He successful procedure, trainer Bob was undoubtedly the best sire Baffert was taking it one day at a Europe has ever seen, and time. AWe don=t want to run a through his sons Galileo, horse that isn=t right,@ the Hall of Montjeu, High Chaparral and Famer explained. AHe=s [a horse Yeats, along with grandsons with a] basically miler pedigree Hurricane Run and Rip Van that is good enough to go further. Winkle, he has left a The right thing for The Factor is The Factor wonderful legacy at to wait and go either to Reed Palmer photo Coolmore, and his influence Preakness, Met Mile, Woody Stephens or something Sadler’s Wells (1981-2011) looks set to continue for like that.@ The J “TDN Rising Star” J was slated to www.the-racehorse.com many years to come. We all breeze Wednesday. AWe did the right thing today,@ said feel privileged to have been Bolton. ABob and I talked and we said get out today, involved with such a special horse." Sadler's Wells give our spot to someone else who can work a horse captured both of his starts at two, including the and get ready for it, and we=re doing the right thing to G2 Beresford S., but was overshadowed by the announce it now, and not wait.@ Bolton is set to be brilliance of stablemate and fellow Northern Dancer represented in the May 21 GI Preakness with Astrology scion El Gran Senor, who ended 1983 as the champion (A.P. Indy), runner-up in last Saturday's GII Jerome S. 2-year-old in England and Ireland. At three, Sadler's at Aqueduct, whom he co-owns with Stonestreet Wells won the Stables. G2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial S. before earning Classic glory in the G1 Irish 2000 Guineas. He followed with a runner-up finish in the G1 Prix du Jockey- Club, splitting future top sires Darshaan (GB) and Rainbow Quest. The Sadler’s Wells on the track... blaze-faced bay www.chef-de-race.com established himself as one of the toughest members of his generation thereafter, winning the G1 Coral-Eclipse S. and G1 Irish Champion S., as well as finishing second in the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond S. Northern Dancer, represented by dual Classic winner El Gran Senor (2000 Guineas & Irish Derby) as well as Epsom Derby hero Secreto in addition to Sadler's Wells, set record earnings figures in Britain and Ireland in 1984, becoming the first stallion to pass the ,1-million mark (the previous best was ,559,999). Cont. p5-7 P TDN HEADLINE NEWS • 4/27/11 • PAGE 2 of 12 • thoroughbreddailynews.com FEATURE PRESENTATION • GI KENTUCKY DERBY Solid Move For Uncle Mo... Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie) was back on the work tab for the first time since the Apr. 9 GI Wood Memorial S., going five-eighths in 1:01 3/5 on a sloppy strip at Churchill Downs Tuesday morning. Trainer Todd Pletcher had originally planned to work the Eclipse winner during the Derby/Oaks training session after the 8:15 a.m. renovation break, but changed plans after taking a look at the Doppler and talking it over with owner Mike Repole. AI started talking to Mike at 4:30 [a.m.], and I just got off the phone with him,@ Pletcher quipped during a press conference on the Churchill backstretch at about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. AI got an e- mail from Mike at 1:30 [a.m.]--he was watching the radar in New York, and wanted to make sure I was, too.@ With Pletcher keeping a watchful eye from the second floor of the darkened grandstand, Uncle Mo and jockey John Velazquez went to the track at 5:45 a.m., vinery.com accompanied by stablemate and GIII Tom Fool S. and GIII Gravesend S. winner Calibrachoa (Southern Image). But, Pletcher cautioned, AWe=re getting closer, but we The two backed up just past the wire, then turned still have a long way to go to the race.@ Uncle Mo, as around and galloped to the five-eighths pole. They well as fellow Repole/Pletcher Derby hopeful Stay cruised through an opening three furlongs in :37 1/5 Thirsty (Bernardini), will likely have their final preps before Uncle Mo, on the outside, edged ahead. The Sunday. For Uncle Mo, Pletcher said, AThe work is 3-year-old galloped out six furlongs in 1:15 2/5. critical--but it=s critical for every horse here.@ Pletcher was very encouraged with the move. AI thought he worked very well,@ he said. AI was J P’s Gusto Also Off the Derby Trail... particularly pleased with the way he finished--he didn=t GEM Inc.=s Grade I winner J P=s Gusto (Successful need to be asked at all.@ The conditioner added that he Appeal) has officially been taken out of consideration is hopeful Uncle Mo will be on top of his game for the for the Kentucky Derby. Winner of the GI Del Mar May 7 GI Kentucky Derby. AI feel like, over the last 96 Futurity last summer, the bay was second in the hours, the signs he has been giving us around the barn GIII Southwest S. in February for trainer Joe Petalino, show that he is back to his old self,@ he said. AAfter the but was most recently eighth after setting the pace in Wood, he was depressed, he wasn=t eating well. But the GI Arkansas Derby Apr. 16. He will now join trainer now he appears to be back on track. This morning=s Mike Hushion in New York, where fellow GEM work was a key ingredient and, if his appetite continues colorbearers Harissa (Afleet Alex) and Nicole H (Mr. to go the right way, I=m optimistic [about his prospects Greeley) are based. AWe're not running,@ owner Dr. for running in the Derby.]@ Uncle Mo will continue to John Waken told Daily Racing Form. AAs far as I know, undergo treatment for the gastrointestinal infection he leaves for New York today or tomorrow.@ diagnosed after he suffered his first career defeat when • TRIPLE THREATS WORKTAB • third in the Wood. AWe will adjust as we get closer to CHURCHILL DOWNS the race, but he still will be treated,@ Pletcher Daisy Devine (Kafwain), 5f, :59.60, 1/25 confirmed. He added, AI said after the Wood that Uncle Mo would need to have 19 really good days [to make it Midnight Interlude (War Chant), 5f, 1:13.60, 1/9 Plum Pretty (Medaglia d’Oro), 7f, 1:28.40, 1/1 to the Derby], and, so far, we have. Each day has been Santiva (Giant’s Causeway), 4f, :49.20, 18/42 a little better. I=ve been pleased every day we=ve had Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie), 5f, 1:01.80, 10/25 here.@ P TDN HEADLINE NEWS • 4/27/11 • PAGE 3 of 12 • thoroughbreddailynews.com Repole Sets the Record Straight ... AThe last four days have been amazing, and we hope Mike Repole stood his ground during a national that continues and he will peak on Kentucky Derby teleconference yesterday as the media launched hard- day.@ hitting questions about treatments Uncle Mo (Indian Also being primed for the Kentucky Derby by the Charlie) was rumored to have received last winter. Repole/Pletcher team is GIII Gotham S. winner Stay While not offering any specifics, Repole stated in no Thirsty (Bernardini), who needs to improve on a uncertain terms that the defending 2-year-old seventh-place finish in the Apr. 3 GI Florida Derby. champion, who has been undergoing treatment for a Repole blamed that loss on the colt=s failure to make gastro-intestinal inflamation since a third in the the adjustment to the hot Florida heat after shipping GI Wood Memorial Apr. 9, appears to be in fine form south following his New York score, and that Stay and moving forward since the setback. Thirsty didn=t react well to the blinkers added for the AWe have a healthy, sound and happy horse,@ Repole Florida Derby. Repole confirmed that the $500,000 confirmed yesterday. FTFFEB purchase, who will be ridden in the Derby by Underscoring that claim, Uncle Mo worked five jockey Ramon Dominguez, will not be sporting the furlongs in a handy 1:01 3/5 Tuesday morning at equipment for his next start. Churchill Downs. AIf Uncle Mo wasn=t around, he=d be getting more AIt was smooth and easy, and [jockey] Johnny attention than he has,@ conceded Repole. [Velazquez] was like a statue in the saddle,@ Repole said of the work. AIt was a big step in getting to the starting Dialed In On Track... gate on the first Saturday in May.@ Owner Bob LaPenta couldn=t be more pleased, or According to Repole, Uncle Mo is expected to put in more nervous, in the final days ahead of next week=s his final major Kentucky Derby work Sunday or Kentucky Derby.