Exaggerator has beaten Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist in the Preakness Stakes to end any chance of back-to-back Triple Crowns. Seizing the lead at the top of the stretch, Exaggerator splashed past a tiring Nyquist and went on for a 3-1/2-length victory over Cherry Wine on a rain-drenched Pimlico track on… Read More »
Exaggerator has turned the tables on Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist to win the Preakness Stakes on a rain-soaked Pimlico track. The runner-up in the Derby, Exaggerator handled the conditions with ease and raced away in the straight. Exaggerator was ridden by Kent Desormeaux for his trainer-brother Keith.
The team behind Preakness Stakes favourite Nyquist is not concerned about rain which could advantage his main rival Exaggerator. The National Weather Service has forecast an almost 100 per cent chance of rain beginning early Saturday (Sunday AEST) and continuing throughout the day. Nyquist is the 3-5 favourite to add… Read More »
In four attempts, Exaggerator has yet to get past Nyquist but his trainer Keith Desormeaux is prepared to try again in the Preakness Stakes. Exaggerator has narrowed his losing margin against Nyquist in each race, finishing 1-1/4 lengths behind in the Kentucky Derby. A determined Desormeaux keeps trying to convince… Read More »
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will start from gate three as the overwhelming favourite in the 11-horse field for the Preakness Stakes. Unbeaten in eight races, Nyquist was installed the 3-5 favourite after the draw on Wednesday (Thursday AEST). Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who will saddle rival Collected, says… Read More »
Nyquist has lived up to his favouritism to extend his unbeaten record in the 142nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, sparking talk of a second consecutive Triple Crown champion. Nyquist took his record to eight wins with a smooth trip under Mario Gutierrez on Saturday (Sunday AEST) Nyquist pulled away… Read More »
Favourite Nyquist has won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs to remain unbeaten from eight starts. The Doug O’Neill-trained colt took the lead at the top of the straight and held off a challenge from Exaggerator.
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Nyquist has continued his unbeaten record in today’s Kentucky Derby sitting just off the speed before hitting the front coming into the straight and never looking like he was going to be beaten. 1st: Nyquist 2nd: Exaggerator 3rd: Gun Runner Replay: View the Kuntucky Derby 2016 Replay Positions: #KyDerby order… Read More »
When it comes to horse racing, you know it’s a great race when it is known world wide. Races that come to mind include the Melbourne Cup, Arc de Triomphe and of course the Kentucky Derby, and it is the Derby that will be run and won this weekend for… Read More »
Unbeaten colt Nyquist has been made the early 3-1 favourite for the 142nd Kentucky Derby after drawing barrier 13 of 20. Trainer Doug O’Neill said he was happy to be drawn wide rather than inside for Saturday’s famous race. “The post draw didn’t matter to us a ton but we’re… Read More »
Nyquist has stepped onto the track at Churchill Downs for the first time to begin his final preparations for the Kentucky Derby. The undefeated colt jogged once around the sloppy oval under exercise rider Jonny Garcia on Sunday (Monday AEST) accompanied by a pony. Trainer Doug O’Neill says Nyquist will… Read More »
A year after American Pharoah thrilled the sports world by winning horse racing’s first Triple Crown in 37 years, here comes Nyquist. The colt named for Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gustav Nyquist is looking like a worthy successor for a sport eager to retain the new fans it gained… Read More »
California Chrome is again favourite for the $US10 million ($A13.3 million) Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race as he tries to avenge last year’s second place. The 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner’s most likely challengers will be Godolphin-owned Frosted, Travers Cup winner Keen Ice and Special Fighter… Read More »
Buffering will jump from barrier nine in the Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai with wide gates considered preferable on the straight 1000m course at Meydan. The star Queensland sprinter will be trying to emulate the feat of Australian mare Ortensia, winner of the Group One sprint four years ago. The… Read More »
