Nyquist to remain at San Luis Rey Downs until Pennsylvania Derby

DEL MAR, Calif. – Nyquist, the Kentucky Derby winner and champion 2-year-old male of 2015, is likely to remain at the San Luis Rey Downs training center until running in the Grade 2, $1 million Pennsylvania Derby at Parx on Sept. 24, according to trainer Doug O’Neill.

Nyquist went to San Luis Rey Downs three weeks ago when O’Neill said he was going through a growth spurt. Nyquist used a swimming pool to stay fit and had his first work since the Haskell last Saturday.

“He’s doing well there,” O’Neill said. “His weight is great. It’s a great facility.”

O’Neill said the plan is to work Nyquist the next three Saturdays at San Luis Rey Downs before he leaves for the Pennsylvania Derby.

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