Report: Nyquist Will Not Race In Belmont Stakes

BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist will not race in the Belmont Stakes, according to David Grening, with Daily Racing Form.

Officials at the Pimlico Race Course say Nyquist--who came in third place during the Preakness Stakes last weekend-- was "bright-eyed" Tuesday morning and things seemed back to normal after the colt spiked a fever Monday.

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He's doing well this morning and his temperature is back to normal," said assistant trainer Jack Sisterson. "It was back to normal yesterday around lunch time. We monitored it throughout the day to make sure it did not elevate. He ate up last night and is looking bright-eyed this morning. We're just waiting on blood results to make a plan, but he's happy in his stall this morning. We're just anxious to get the blood work."

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According to Grening, Nyquist will not race due to a "high elevated white blood cell count."

This story will be updated.