Reddam Racing's undefeated champion Nyquist (Uncle Mo) did not return to the track as originally expected Thursday due to a slightly elevated white blood cell count.
“It is standard routine to take blood work,” said Jack Sisterson, assistant to trainer Doug O'Neill. “His temperature is normal, but he had a slightly elevated white blood cell count.”
After an impressive defeat of previously unbeaten Mohaymen (Tapit) in Saturday's GI Xpressbet.com Florida Derby, Nyquist shipped to Keeneland Sunday, where he will train up to the GI Kentucky Derby.
“He's happy and he was a handful walking this morning. He wants to do something,” Sisterson said. “Why rush him back? Especially when they forecast rain coming in, so why take a risk? He is dragging us around the shedrow and the way his energy is, I'd probably say he'll go out Friday.”
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