The human connections of Nyquist — the favorite to win Saturday's Kentucky Derby — do not believe in jinxes, evidently.
If they did, the probably wouldn't let their undefeated colt pose with the Stanley Cup before he runs for the roses.
NHL players believe it's bad luck to pose with the Cup before they win it, and it is certainly a jinx to touch the big silver chalice.
NHL officials brought the trophy to Nyquist's barn at Churchill Downs the morning of the race. That's trainer Doug O'Neill beside what some believe is a Triple Crown contender.