Nyquist loses for 1st time, finishing 3rd in Preakness (The Associated Press)

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 gotten the best of Nyquist, O’Neill dropped his hands to his side and shrugged his shoulders in defeat. Eight times previously, O’Neill, the confident trainer of Nyquist, ended up in the winner’s circle with his talented colt.