Nyquist Wins 142nd Kentucky Derby, Remains Unbeaten
Edited Press Release
May 7, 2016
Nyquist is the first undefeated Derby winner with eight victories since Majestic Prince in 1969.
Nyquist is the first undefeated Derby winner with eight victories since Majestic Prince in 1969.
Land Over Sea and Lewis Bay rounded out the top three in front of 124,589 spectators.
Dr. Keith Latson will be on hand to provide health reports regarding the athletes in the Kentucky Oaks and Derby races.
Nyquist goes off as the 3-1 favorite in the 142nd Kentucky Derby, taking place May 7 at Churchill Downs.
ReRun Inc., the Equine Encore Foundation, and the Foxie G Foundation were recognized for aiding Thoroughbreds.
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
Representatives educated Congress members about the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act of 2015.
The enhanced equine security measures are part of the track’s ongoing safety and integrity program.
Churchill Downs was the first track to be accredited in 2009, the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance’s inaugural year.
The New Mexico Racing Commission will enhance its out-of-competition drug testing program effective immediately.
Double Diamond Farm donated $20,000, while Glen Hill Farm and Payton Training Center have each committed $10,000.
Microchips will become mandatory for the registration of Thoroughbred foals born in 2017 and later.
The new measures come in response to a number equine herpesvirus-1 cases at nearby Parx Racing, in Pennsylvania.
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.
Racing performance was unaltered regardless of which technique was used to correct soft palate displacement.
The TIP Thoroughbred of the Year Award and Young Rider of the Year Award applications are due June 30.
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