Mike Repole, owner of this year's Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Uncle Mo, is donating a portion of the colt's earnings from the World Championship race to support five equine retirement organizations.

According to a release from Repole on behalf of Uncle Mo, a total of $50,000 will be donated to Old Friends, Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Turning For Home, Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue, and The Exceller Fund.

"There are so many wonderful charities throughout our industry and so many dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly for the welfare of our equine friends, and I commend them all," Repole said in the release. "It is my hope that other Breeders' Cup winners and top stakes winners follow suit and continue to donate to their favorite horse charities."

"We cannot thank Uncle Mo and Repole Stable enough for supporting the more than 1,200 retired Thoroughbred racehorses in our care," said Diana Pikulski, executive director of Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. "Mike Repole is one of those conscientious, outgoing, compassionate owners who always puts what is in the best interest of the horse first and foremost