Nyquist Delayed by Slightly Elevated White Blood Cell Count
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Reddam Racing’s undefeated Kentucky Derby 2016 favorite Nyquist had his return to the track delayed by at least a day because of a slightly elevated white blood cell count.
“It is standard routine to take blood work,” said Jack Sisterson, assistant to trainer Doug O’Neill. “His temperature is normal, but he had a slightly elevated white blood cell count.”
Nyquist arrived at Keeneland on Sunday, a day after his 3¼-length victory in the Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) extended his undefeated streak to seven.
“He’s happy and he was a handful walking this morning. He wants to do something,” Sisterson said.
With five weeks between the Florida Derby and the Kentucky Derby, a missed day of training at this juncture should be no issue.
“Why rush him back? Especially when they forecast rain coming in, so why take a risk?” Sisterson said. “He is dragging us around the shedrow and the way his energy is, I’d probably say he’ll go out Friday.”
Source: Keeneland
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