Saturday, May 7, 2016

Nyquist, win 2016 Kentucky Derby

The finish of the 142nd annual
Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
LOUISVILLE, KY – Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, won the 142nd annual Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Gutierrez also was aboard Derby winner I’ll Have Another in 2012. I'll Have Another also won the Preakness that year but was pulled from the Belmont Stakes with a leg injury.

Nyquist, undefeated in eight starts, grabbed the lead down the homestretch and held off Exaggerator, who finished second.

Before the Derby, Catherine Oaks won the 142nd anuual Longines Kentucky Oaks.

Matthew Owens broadcasted the race on RabbleTV. You can listen to the race HERE.