Super Saturday

This Saturday is the Kelso Handicap at Belmont and Uncle Mo is entered. On September 27th he turned in a blazing four furlong workout in preparation for the one mile event and clearly the horse is raring to go!

"That was faster than I wanted to go; it's not what we set out to do, but I think it's an indication of how well he's doing at the moment," said trainer Todd Pletcher. "We were looking for a 'final breeze before the race,' a standard 48, 49, and I think he's just doing so well now that he went a little quicker than that. It seems like he's moving great and everything he's been doing since the King's Bishop has been exceptional, so we're pleased with that."

Saturday is what is known as "Super Saturday" at Belmont with six graded stakes. Five of them are Grade I stakes races and all six stakes are "Win and You're In" races for the Breeder's Cup at Churchill Downs on Nov. 4-5. Pletcher will also be saddling Stay Thirsty (winner of the Travers) in the Jockey Club gold cup.

Check your local listings but ESPN Classic and ESPN3.com are broadcasting from 4:30-7:30 PM, Eastern Time. Should be a great day of racing!