Rivalry to resume

The Nyquist-Exaggerator rivalry is set to resume, this time in the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park. Officials at the Jersey Shore track said Exaggerator’s connections confirmed that the Preakness winner will be entered in the race set for Sunday. “What a pleasant surprise,” Monmouth Park President Bob Kulina said Wednesday. The unexpected development provides the Haskell with a compelling matchup: Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist against Preakness winner Exaggerator. “Any time two Triple Crown race winners go against each other, it’s huge,” Kulina said. “And usually a great race.” Nyquist had defeated Exaggerator four times before his first career loss in the Preakness. Nyquist did not run in the Belmont; Exaggerator finished 11th. The field for the 11/8mile Haskell will include the first three Derby finishers: Nyquist, Exaggerator and Gun Runner. Also set for the race are Brody’s Cause, Sunny Ridge, American Freedom and Awesome Slew.