Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, has won the Kentucky Derby. Gutierrez was aboard Derby winner I’ll Have Another in 2012.
Nyquist, undefeated in eight starts, grabbed the lead down the homestretch and held off Exaggerator in the 142nd running of the Derby.
A total of 167,227 people attended the race, the second-highest attendance in history. Last year, there were 170,513 fans.
Developing story – more to come