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LEXINGTON, KY (May 7, 2016) – Graduates of the 2014 Keeneland September Yearling Sale – Nyquist and Exaggerator– finished 1-2 in today’s 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Nyquist is a graduate of two Keeneland auctions. In 2013, Paramount Sales, agent, consigned him as a weanling to the November Breeding Stock Sale, where he was purchased by Madison Farm for $180,000. At the 2014 September Sale, consignor Dromoland Farm, agent, sold Nyquist to Sutton Place Stables for $230,000. Bred by Summerhill Farm, he is trained by Doug O’Neill for Reddam Racing. The colt is the 20th Keeneland Sales graduate to win the Kentucky Derby.
The favored undefeated 2-year-old champion also completed his final three major works at Keeneland after arriving on April 3.
Big Chief Racing purchased runner-up Exaggerator for $110,000 at the 2014 September Sale and races the Keith Desormeaux trainee in partnership with Head of Plains Partners and Rocker Ranch et al. Bred by Joseph B. Murphy, the colt was consigned by Warrendale Sales, agent.
Keeneland’s 22nd annual Derby Day celebration hosted 19,029 fans who enjoyed picnics in the Paddock and Walking Ring, live music, children’s activities that included pony rides and face painting, a Derby hat contest and the Derby Bash at the Keene Barn & Entertainment Center. For the first time Keeneland’s popular tailgate lot, The Hill, was open and featured music, food trucks, wagering and more.
