Uncle Mo Scintilating in Juvenile

Photo: Scott Serio / Eclipse Sportswire

Uncle Mo, always forwardly placed and under confident handling by John Velazquez, cruised to an effortless win in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile. With his dominating performance on Saturday, the exciting 2-year-old is the early favorite for the 2011 Kentucky Derby.

Todd Pletcher is enjoying tremendous Cup success with his 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs this year. In addition to Uncle Mo, he saddled Juvenile Fillies Turf winner More Than Real and Juvenile Turf hero Pluck.

Boys At Tosconova, making his first start since September 6th for trainer Rick Dutrow, was clearly second best. Rogue Romance was a distant 3rd and overseas invader Biondetti completed the superfecta.

Well-regarded Southern California colt Jaycito bolted around the first turn and never got involved.    

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