Exaggerator upset Nyquist to win the Preakness Stakes
Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist saw his first loss in nine races Saturday when rival Exaggerator passed him to win the muddy Preakness Stakes. Exaggerator won by 3 1/2 lengths over Cherry Wine. Nyquist, who was thought to have a shot at winning the Triple Crown in June, took third.
"I had a dream trip today," said Exaggerator's jockey, Kent Desormeaux. "It was an amazing race, and Exaggerator is an amazing horse."
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