5. Exaggerator
Derby Points/Rank: 16 points – 9th
Race Record: (7) 3-2-0
Earnings: $1,023,120
Breeding: Curlin – Dawn Raid
Owner: Big Chief Racing, LLC
Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Last Race: Santa Anita: Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes on 2/15/16, Finished 2nd
Analysis: He ran a very good comeback race in the San Vicente, but was just defeated by a better horse in Nyquist. Lucky for him though…when the distances get longer Exaggerator might be able to start closing the gap a bit on Nyquist. Either way, Monday served as a nice foundation builder for the future as he should be a very serious contender.
