Exaggerator

Dark Bay or Brown Colt
Born 2013
KY-Bred

Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (G1) Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md.

Exaggerator with jockey Kent Desormeaux wins the 141st runnoing of the Preakness Stakes. Photo by Skip Dickstein
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Exaggerator at WinStar on Dec. 10, 2016, near Versailles, Ky.
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Exaggerator ridden by Darren Nagle during training hours at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on September 23, 2016.

Exaggerator arrived at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on September 21, 2016.

Exaggerator, with Kent Desormeaux, wins the 49th Running of The Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park on July 31, 2016.
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The winners' circle after Exaggerator won the 49th Running of the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 31, 2016.
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Exaggerator in the paddock prior to winning the 49th Running of the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on July 31, 2016.
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The Haskell field the 1st time by at Monmouth Park on July 31, 2016.
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Eventual winner Exaggerator (L) #6 with Kent Desormeaux riding, follows the field the first time past the Grandstand enroute to victory in the $1,000,000 Grade 1 betfair.com Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 31, 2016. 2nd was #2 American Freedom and Rafael Bejarano.

Exaggerator #6 (C) with Kent Desormeaux riding, won the $1,000,000 Grade 1 betfair.com Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday July 31, 2016. 2nd was #2 American Freedom (2nd L) and Rafael Bejarano and Sunny Ridge with Nik Juarez (L) was third.

Jockey Kent Desormeaux claps after winning the $1,000,000 Grade 1 betfair.com Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey aboard Exaggerator on Sunday July 31, 2016.

Exaggerator, with Kent Desormeaux, wins the 49th Running of The Haskell Invitational (GI) at Monmouth Park on July 31, 2016.
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Exaggerator, #6 with Kent Desormeaux riding, won the $1,000,000 Grade 1 betfair.com Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Sunday July 31, 2016.

Exaggerator stands in the saddling enclosure on Saturday afternoon July 30, 2016

Exaggerator gallops with exercise rider Lisa Dickey (L) guided by Pablo Gallegos (R) at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Saturday morning July 30, 2016.

Exaggerator (L) with exercise rider Lisa Dickey gallops in the driving rain on Friday morning July 29, 2016 at Monmouth Park.

Exaggerator gets a drink of water after arriving at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Thursday July 28, 2016 with groom Enrique Morales.

Preakness Stakes Champion Exaggerator arrives at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Thursday July 28, 2016 with groom Enrique Morales.

Julie Clark, assistant to trainer Keith Desormeaux holds a very sharp Preakness winner Exaggerator after his work at this morning the Saratoga Race Course Friday July 23 2016 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Exaggerator - Saratoga, July 23, 2016
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Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I)
Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016. — Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016.

Exaggerator - Belmont Park, June 10, 2016.
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Julie Clark leads Exaggerator with Peedy Landry up back to the barn on June 10, 2016.
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Exaggerator with Peedy Landry on the main track on June 10, 2016.
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Exaggerator with Peedy Landry on the main track at Belmont Park on June 10, 2016.
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Exaggerator with Peedy Landry
Morning works with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. — Exaggerator with Peedy Landry Morning works with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
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Exercise rider Peedy Landry with Exaggerator.
Morning works with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. — Exercise rider Peedy Landry with Exaggerator. Morning works with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
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Exaggerator - Belmont Park, June 8, 2016
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Peedy Landry on Exaggerator, jogging twice around the training track.
Morning works with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. — Peedy Landry on Exaggerator, jogging twice around the training track. Morning works with Belmont Stakes contenders at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
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Exaggerator works at Belmont Park June 7, 2016
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Exaggerator - Belmont Park, June 3, 2016
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Exaggerator - Belmont Park, June 2, 2016
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Exaggerator arrives at Belmont Park for the Belmont Stakes May 29, 2016.
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Exaggerator returns to the track after winning the Preakness Stakes

Exaggerator moves past Nyquist during the Preakness Stakes

Morning after Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Exaggerator sharing an apple with groom Victor Vargas on May 22, 2016.
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Morning after Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), trainer Keith Desormeaux morning after talking with media on May 22, 2016.

Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I)
Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016.
FINAL TURN PHOTO BY CYNTHIA M. LONGO — Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016. FINAL TURN PHOTO BY CYNTHIA M. LONGO

Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Tom Ryan on right, Gavin Murray on left--stallion rights connection, SF Bloodstock
Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016. — Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Tom Ryan on right, Gavin Murray on left--stallion rights connection, SF Bloodstock Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016.
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Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Keith Desormeaux
Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016. — Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Keith Desormeaux Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 21, 2016.
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(May 21, 2016) Exaggerator (rail) Kent Desormeaux up, wins the 141st Preakness Stakes over Cherry Wine...
© Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse — (May 21, 2016) Exaggerator (rail) Kent Desormeaux up, wins the 141st Preakness Stakes over Cherry Wine... © Rick Samuels/The Blood-Horse
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Trainer Keith Desormeaux eyes Kentucky Derby Runner-up Exaggerator Friday morning May 20, 2016 after morning exercise in preparation for Saturday's 141st running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD.
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Trainer Keith Desormeaux walks Kentucky Derby Runner-up Exaggerator Friday morning May 20, 2016 after morning exercise in preparation for Saturday's 141st running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD.
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Trainer Keith Desormeaux holds Kentucky Derby Runner-up Exaggerator Friday morning May 20, 2016 after morning exercise in preparation for Saturday's 141st running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD.
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Exaggerator on the track.
Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 20, 2016. — Exaggerator on the track. Preakness week at Pimlico in Baltimore, Md., on May 20, 2016.
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Exaggerator at his Keeneland barn stall Oct. 14, 2015

Exaggerator, center, running in the Kentucky Derby

Exaggerator running in the Kentucky Derby

Exaggerator, outside, during the Kentucky Derby

Exaggerator in the Churchill Downs saddling paddock prior to the Kentucky Derby

Exaggerator during the Kentucky Derby post parade

Exaggerator and Nyquist during the Kentucky Derby

Exaggerator and connections in Kentucky Derby walkover.

Exaggerator schools at Pimlico Park May 16

Exaggerator - Kentucky Derby Walkover 2016
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Exaggerator gets morning exercise May 5, 2016 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, K.Y.
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Exaggerator getting a bath at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2016.
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A soapy Exaggerator getting a bath at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2016.
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Exaggerator with assistant trainer Julie Clark at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2016.
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Exaggerator at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2016.
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Exaggerator full of suds getting his bath on May 4, 2016 at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2016.
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Exaggerator out for morning work May 4, 2016 Pre Derby.
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Exaggerator - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2016

Exaggerator at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2016, in Louisville, Ky.
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Exaggerator on the track at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2016.
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Exaggerator schooling in the paddock at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2016.
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Exaggerator schooling in the Churchill Downs paddock as Trainer Keith Desormeaux looks on May 2, 2016.
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Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux worked five furlongs in 1:02.60 at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2016.
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Exaggerator, with Kent Desormeaux, works five furlongs in 1:02.60 at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2016.
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Exaggerator with Kent Desormeaux work five furlongs in 1:02.60 at Churchill Downs on April 30, 2016.
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Exaggerator on track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2016.
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Exaggerator and jockey Kent Desormeaux are guided to the winner's circle after their victory in the Grade I, $1,000,000 Santa Anita Derby, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

EXAGGERATOR
Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes - 13th Running - Gr III
Delta Downs Vinton, Louisiana
November 21, 2015 Race #07
Purse $1,000,000
1-1/16 Miles 1:46.48
Big Chief Racing LLC, Owner
J. Keith Desormeaux, Trainer
Kent J. Desormeaux, Jockey
Sunny Ridge (2nd)
Harlan Punch (3rd)
$3.80 $2.60 $2.20
Order of Finish - 9, 3, 5, 7 — EXAGGERATOR Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes - 13th Running - Gr III Delta Downs Vinton, Louisiana November 21, 2015 Race #07 Purse $1,000,000 1-1/16 Miles 1:46.48 Big Chief Racing LLC, Owner J. Keith Desormeaux, Trainer Kent J. Desormeaux, Jockey Sunny Ridge (2nd) Harlan Punch (3rd) $3.80 $2.60 $2.20 Order of Finish - 9, 3, 5, 7

Jockey Kent Desormeaux, left, and trainer J. Keith Desormeaux, right, celebrate after Exaggerator's victory in the Grade I, $1,000,000 Santa Anita Derby, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA.

Exaggerator - Santa Anita, April 23, 2016

Exaggerator wins the 2016 Santa Anita Derby.

Muddy Santa Anita Derby winner Exaggerator may still be a question mark

Exaggerator and Kent Desormeaux dominate the Santa Anita Derby.

Exaggerator earned himself a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) shot at his nemesis Nyquist with his Santa Anita Derby victory

Exaggerator wins the 2015 Delta Jackpot.

Exaggerator comes home in front in the Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes.

Exaggerator rebounded from a fourth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile to capture the $1 million Delta Jackpot Stakes Nov. 21

Exaggerator - Keeneland, October 24, 2015.

Exaggerator worked five furlongs in a quick :59 2/5 and galloped out six furlongs in 1:13 3/5.

Exaggerator - Keeneland, October 17, 2015.

Exaggerator wins the Saratoga Special Stakes.

Exaggerator wins the Saratoga Special.
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2016 Eclipse Awards Finalists

January 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing

2016 Eclipse Awards finalists in 17 Equine and Human categories announced on January 5, 2017. Winners will be announced at the 46th annual Eclipse Awards on January 21 at Gulfstream Park.

WinStar Farm Sets 2017 Stud Fees

Pioneerof the Nile, sire of 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and Claiborne Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) victor Classic Empire, will head up WinStar Farm's 22-stallion roster in 2017 and stand for an advertised fee of $110,000.

Exaggerator Retired

The multiple grade I-winning son of Curlin now heads to WinStar. His stud fee will be announced at a later date.

Exaggerator to Rest at WinStar

By BloodHorse Staff
September 30, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region, Kentucky

Future plans are on hold for Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), Preakness (gr. I), and Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, who finished seventh in the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 24.

Connect Bounces Back in Pennsylvania Derby

By Frank Angst
September 24, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

After a poor performance in his first graded stakes try in the Travers Stakes (gr. I), late-developing 3-year-old Connect bounced back with a narrow win over Gun Runner in the $1.25 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 24 at Parx Racing.

Nyquist, Exaggerator Set for Seventh Meeting

By BloodHorse Staff
September 22, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

After six previous meetings that include one-two finishes in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) and the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Nyquist and Exaggerator go toe to toe for Round 7 in the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II).

The Slowing Down of Nyquist

By Steve Haskin
September 22, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Will we see the same Nyquist we saw last year and this past winter and spring in the Pennsylvania Derby?

Songbird Tops Cotillion, PA Derby Draws 12

The stage was set for the biggest day of the year at Parx Racing when entries were taken and post positions drawn Sept. 19 for the Cotillion Stakes (gr. I) and Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II), which anchor a five stakes program Sept. 24.

Classic Winners Exaggerator, Nyquist Work

By Frank Angst
September 17, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Exaggerator delivered a five-furlong move Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs in preparation for a planned start in the Sept. 24 Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II). Meanwhile at San Luis Rey Downs, Nyquist also worked.

Arrogate Blazes to Travers Record

By Claire Novak
August 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Arrogate blew apart the 3-year-old division with the fastest Travers (gr. I) performance in history, and a new track record for 1 1/4 miles Aug. 27 at Saratoga Race Course. The Unbridled's Song colt blazed under the wire in a final time of 1:59.36.

Will Exaggerator Be Beaten in the Travers?

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga. Read Blog

Exaggerator Shows 'Improvement' in Workout

Exaggerator, winner of the Preakness and Betfair.com Haskell Invitational (both gr. I), put in his final workout ahead of the Travers (gr. I), breezing five furlongs in 1:00.95 on Saratoga Race Course's main track Aug. 20.

Desormeaux: 'Fresh Approach' for Exaggerator

By BloodHorse Staff
August 13, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, West Region

Initially concerned about rain forecast for the Saratoga Springs, N.Y., area over the weekend, trainer Keith Desormeaux decided to pass on the penultimate workout for Travers (gr. I) hopeful Exaggerator scheduled for Aug. 13.

Exaggerator Searching For an Identity

By Steve Haskin
August 7, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

The more Exaggerator races and wins the more the overall picture of his talents become obscured by the fact that they have all been on sloppy tracks.

Exaggerator Rebounds With Haskell Victory

By Tom LaMarra
July 31, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Big Chief Racing, Head of Plains Partners, and Rocker O Ranch's Exaggerator continued to show his affinity for off tracks with a sweeping off-the-pace victory in the $1 million Betfair.com Haskell Invitational (gr. I) July 31 at Monmouth Park.

Nyquist, Exaggerator Renew Rivalry in Haskell

By Frank Angst
July 28, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Nyquist and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) victor Exaggerator will renew their rivalry July 31 at Monmouth Park in the $1 million Betfair.com Haskell Invitational Stakes (gr. I).

Exaggerator to Run in Haskell

By Claire Novak
July 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Exaggerator threw his hat into the betfair.com Haskell Invitational (gr. I) ring, when his connections told the Monmouth Park racing office their 3-year-old colt will be headed to the Jersey Shore for the July 31 race.

Exaggerator Questionable for Jim Dandy

The status of Exaggerator for the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 30 is up in the air, after the colt received a "C" grade for his workout July 23 from trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Exaggerator Turns in First Post-Belmont Work

By Karen Johnson
July 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

With jockey Kent Desormeaux in the irons, the son of Curlin completed a half-mile in :51.69 on the main track.

Monmouth Park Invites 30 to Haskell

By BloodHorse Staff
July 6, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

A total of 30 invites have gone out for the $1 million Betfair.com Haskell Invitational (gr. I), centerpiece of the racing season at Monmouth Park, to be renewed for the 49th time July 31.

What's Going On Here: Leaving California

By Lenny Shulman
July 6, 2016
Northeast Region, West Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Lack of 3-year-old races force sophomores to hit the road

Training Progeny of Curlin

Swipe to Return in Belmont Allowance Race

Big Chief Racing, James Justice, and Billy Shelton's Swipe, who underwent throat surgery after a sixth-place finish in the April 16 Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III), is set to make his return in a June 26 allowance race at Belmont Park.

Post-Belmont Stakes News Update

By Claire Novak
June 12, 2016
Triple Crown

Claire Novak updates us on how the main Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders are feeling a day after the race, including future plans.

Exaggerator Exits Belmont Without Issue

By Claire Novak
June 12, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

The Preakness (gr. I) winner, one of only two horses this year to run in all three legs of the Triple Crown, emerged from an 11th-place finish in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont without an excuse, according to trainer Keith Desormeaux.

Kent Desormeaux Describes Belmont Run

By BloodHorse Staff
June 11, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, West Region

Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux describes his Belmont Stakes (gr. I) run aboard Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, who finished 11th in a field of 13 June 11 at Belmont Park.

Creator Edges Destin to Take Belmont

By Jeremy Balan
June 11, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Thoroughbred Sales, Northeast Region

WinStar Farm and Bobby Flay's Creator needed every step of the 1 1/2 miles over Big Sandy to win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (gr. I) June 11.

Showers Loom on Belmont Day

By Claire Novak
June 11, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

The Weather Channel predicts an 80% chance of rain for the day, with isolated thunderstorms likely to move in around 3 p.m. ET, and a 60% probability for 6 p.m. Post time for the Belmont Stakes is 6:37 p.m.

'Hikari' Tops Longines Best Racehorse List

The Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings has a new horse, A Shin Hikari, in the top spot. The 5-year-old son of Deep Impact impressively won his first start of the year in the Prix d’Ispahan (Fr-I).

All Systems Go for Belmont Choice Exaggerator

By Claire Novak
June 10, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) contender Exaggerator moved through the rhythms of a big horse pre-race day June 10; gate-schooling, going for an easy jog, and moving into a controlled gallop as the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) looms.

Belmont Stakes News Update for June 10, 2016

By Claire Novak
June 10, 2016
Triple Crown

Claire Novak recaps the news of the day, including the activities of Exaggerator, Lani, Cherry Wine, Brody's Cause, and Trojan Nation, as well as non-Belmont Stakes horses Effinex and Unified.

Will Exaggerator Be Beaten in the Belmont S.?

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park.

That Handicapping Show - The Belmont Stakes

June 9, 2016
Handicapping, Triple Crown

Claire Novak and Jeremy Balan preview the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), featuring Exaggertor, Destin, Governor Malibu, and Lani.

Belmont: Keith Desormeaux on Exaggerator

By Claire Novak
June 9, 2016
Triple Crown

Keith Desormeaux talks with media on the morning of June 9. The Preakness (gr. I)-winning trainer talked about his Belmont Stakes (gr. I) chances.

Exaggerator and the Tale of the Turn

Steve Haskin discusses Exaggerator's Belmont Park work and how it may reveal something about how the race will be run. He also gives his plays for the Belmont Stakes.

Belmont Draw: Post 11 for Exaggerator

June 8, 2016
Triple Crown

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Exaggerator drew post 11 June 8 for the upcoming June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). Co-owner Matt Bryan discussed the final jewel of the Triple Crown, televised Saturday on NBC at 5 p.m. ET.

Exaggerator Draws Wide in Belmont Stakes

By Jeremy Balan
June 8, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Exaggerator drew post 11 in a field of 13 and was tagged the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) during the race’s post position draw June 8 in New York.

Belmont Stakes News Update for June 8

By Claire Novak
June 8, 2016
Triple Crown

Claire Novak reports on the news of the day including morning activities by Lani, Exaggerator, Cherry Wine and Brody's Cause.

Exaggerator Jogs on Belmont Training Track

By Claire Novak
June 8, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, West Region

The son of Curlin was sharp in a feel-good way after jogging two miles on the New York training track, one day following his final breeze for the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

NBC Sports Group Announces Belmont Coverage

By BloodHorse Staff
June 7, 2016
Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

NBC Sports Group will begin its coverage of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) with a "Belmont Access" program at 4 p.m. EDT on NBC Sports Network.

Exaggerator Floats Turn in Belmont Breeze

By BloodHorse Staff
June 7, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Reunited with Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux for the first time since their victory in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) May 21, Exaggerator breezed five furlongs June 7 at Belmont Park in his final work prior to the June 11 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

Exaggerator Gallops; Belmont Field Grows

By BloodHorse Staff
June 6, 2016
Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, who galloped the morning of June 6 at Belmont Park, is expected to face 12 other 3-year-olds in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

Desormeaux Confronting Alcohol Problem

By Steve Haskin
June 5, 2016
Triple Crown, Northeast Region, West Region

When Kent Desormeaux gets a leg up June 11 aboard early Belmont Stakes (gr. I) favorite Exaggerator, he will bring with him a new focus on life and a determination to win that exceeds even the intense competition of the racetrack.

Trainer's Trust in Curlin Yields Exaggerator

By Frank Angst
June 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbred Breeding, Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Taking advantage of racing's "What have you done for me lately?" mindset, Keith Desormeaux has found value at sales, an angle he says helped him land classic winner Exaggerator and Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Texas Red.

Romans' Belmont Hopefuls Work in New York

By BloodHorse Staff
June 4, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Dale Romans' Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders Cherry Wine and Brody's Cause wrapped up their major preparations for the June 11 final jewel of the Triple Crown, undertaking very different workouts the morning of June 4 at Belmont Park.

Desormeaux to Return to Riding After Rehab

By BloodHorse Staff
June 4, 2016
Triple Crown, Northeast Region, West Region

Hall of Fame jockey and three-time Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Kent Desormeaux issued a brief statement June 4 through his agent J. R. Pegram, stating that he will return to riding June 9 following a brief stay in an alcohol rehabilitation program.

Pletcher Duo Breezes for Belmont

By BloodHorse Staff
June 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Beating the light rain that began to fall at Belmont Park June 3, Todd Pletcher worked both his Belmont Stakes (gr. I) hopefuls, Destin and Stradivari, on the training track.

Breeding, Distance Adding Up for Exaggerator

By Frank Angst
June 2, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

In trying to explain the steady improvement of Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Exaggerator, trainer Keith Desormeaux believes the colt is benefitting from his breeding and from added distance.

Making the Grade: Belmont Stakes History

June 2, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Mike Curry finds 20 of the 75 top-three finishers during the last 25 years were five lengths or more off the pace.

In Return to Track, Nyquist Jogs at Pimlico

By BloodHorse Staff
June 2, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, West Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Nyquist, who suffered his first career loss in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), returned to the track June 2 for the first time since his third-place finish in the May 21 Preakness.

Connections

Trainer	J. Keith Desormeaux
Jockey	Kent J. Desormeaux
Owner	Big Chief Racing, LLC, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Rocker O Ranch, LLC et al.
Breeder	Joseph B Murphy

Pedigree

Exaggerator View Five-Cross Pedigree	Curlin	Smart Strike
		Sherriff's Deputy
	Dawn Raid	Vindication
		Embur Sunshine

Auction History

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
KEESEP2014 Hip 1473	Yearling	Big Chief Racing	Warrendale Sales, agent	$110,000

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