In a performance reminiscent of Seattle Slew's victory in the Champagne thirty-four years ago, Uncle Mo went right to the front and turned back all challenges to win the grade I Champagne Stakes by an impressive five lengths, stopping the clock in a phenomenal 1:34 2/5.
Ridden by John Velezquez, the Todd Pletcher-trained two year old established himself as the heavy favorite for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile next month.
Uncle Mo broke his maiden by fourteen lengths in his first start, and is now a perfect 2-for-2. In today's race, he set very challenging early fractions but still closed his final quarter in :24 seconds.
Mountain Town made a bold run on the outside to reach contention, but at no point threatened the winner. I'm Steppin' It Up finished third.
-Keelerman
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