Nyquist (Indian Mo) improved to two for two with a smashing victory in the
August 8 Best Pal (G2) at Del Mar, registering a 102 BRIS Speed and 106 Late
Pace rating for the 5 1/4-length decision, and the Doug O’Neill-trained colt
figures to be a solid favorite when he lines up for Monday’s $300,000 Del Mar
Futurity (G1). The Doug O’Neill-trained colt heads a field of eight in the
closing-day feature at seven furlongs.
Debut maiden winners Blameitonthelaw and Mt Veeder appear to be his top
rivals. John Sadler sends out the former and the latter is conditioned by Bob
Baffert, who will seek to pad his record with a 13th Del Mar Futurity victory.
The Hall of Famer was represented by eventual Triple Crown winner American
Pharoah last year.
The seaside track will also offer the $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf
at a mile and the $80,000 Pirate’s Bounty at six furlongs. Both races attracted
full fields of 12.
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