Post by NJTank on May 8, 2016 11:19:24 GMT -5
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Wings and Roses
The Detroit Red Wings may have flamed out of the playoffs early, but an equine counterpart is running strong as Gustav captured the 142nd Kentucky Derby. Nyquist who is named after Red Wings Forward Gustav Nyquist came into the run for the roses a 2-1 favorite as he entered horse racing most prestigious race unbeaten in seven starts. It is the second time jockey Mario Gutierrez has ridden a horse to victory at Churchill Downs, having previously been aboard I'll Have Another in 2012 his only other ride in the Kentucky Derby. Nyquist ran a perfect race, waiting for the right moment to make his run after Danzing Candy broke out early. As the race run in a fast pace at 2:01.31 holding off a charging Exaggerator at the wire, as Gun Runner finished third. Nyqusit will attempt to improve to 9-0 and begin a run at the Triple Crown in two weeks in the Preakness Stakes.