Originally Posted by
DevilHorse
Uncle Chuck took another step toward Kentucky Derby Stakes eligibility by winning the Los Alamitos Derby by 4 lengths. He ran in the pack until the head of the stretch, where he took command left the remainder of the field in the dust, with only stablemate Thousand Words keeping any contact. The competitiveness of the race was hurt by the scratch of Anneau D'or with a slight fever. This race had the rare occurrence of a Win bet ($2.80) that paid better than an Exacta ($2.10). Uncle Chuck earned a respectable 94 Beyer figure for the race.
Uncle Chuck is likely pointed for the Shared Belief at Del Mar for his next start for Kentucky Derby points. Only 3 opportunities seem available (Shared Belief, Haskell, and Pegasus) still have KY Derby points. The Blue Grass Stakes is next week (too soon), and it would be outrageous for this horse to go to the Japan Dirt Derby on July 8th. Those are all the point earning events that are left on the schedule.
Larry
DevilHorse