BALTIMORE -- Doug O’Neill was clapping feverishly as Nyquist charged to the finish line, a Triple Crown still within striking distance. Finally, when it became apparent that Exaggerator had finally ...

Nyquist was sent off as the 3-5 favorite in the 11-horse field, and dueled with Uncle Lino for the lead through the first mile of the 1-3/16th-mile second leg of the Triple Crown.