Uncle Sigh entered for Mike Lee

Uncle Sigh, 14th in the Kentucky Derby, drew post 2 in a field of 10 entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Mike Lee Stakes for New York-bred 3-year-olds going seven furlongs.

Trainer Gary Contessa had been on the fence as to whether to run Uncle Sigh in this spot but liked the way the colt had worked Sunday enough to enter.

“He worked good yesterday, came out of the work good,” Contessa said.

Contessa said he didn’t want Uncle Sigh on the lead in the Derby but noted that the other speed horses did not go.

Uncle Sigh will take on a trio of horses trained by Hushion, including the undefeated Captain Serious, Stallion Stakes winner Loki’s Vengeance, and Freddie G.

The Mike Lee is one of six stakes for New York-breds on Saturday’s card. The $200,000 Commentator for males, led by last year’s winner, Readtheprospectus, and his stablemate Zivo, and the $200,000 Critical Eye for females, featuring the Grade 2 winner La Verdad, are the co-features on the program.