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OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) Exaggerator has done it again, taking charge in the stretch and beating Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist in the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
A little over two months ago in the Preakness, Exaggerator handed Nyquist his first loss and ended any chance of a Triple Crown.
Ridden by Kent Desormeaux, Exaggerator stormed past Nyquist and American Freedom and cruised to a 1 1/2-length victory.
American Freedom finished second, with Sunny Ridge edging Nyquist for third.
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The winning time for the 1 1/8 miles was 1:48.70.
With the win, Exaggerator clinched a spot in the field for the Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 5.
Exaggerator was sent off at 5-2 and returned $7.20 on a $2 win bet.
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