Mr. Nickerson Is Impressive in Winning Aqueduct Feature

NEW YORK —  Mr. Nickerson, one of the leading sprinters last year, made an impressive return after a layoff of more than two months Wednesday by winning the $45,000 Torsion Handicap at Aqueduct.

The 4-year-old colt, ridden by Jose Santos, carried highweight of 122 pounds to a front-running victory, winning by 1 1/4 lengths.

True and Blue, 117, ridden by Nick Santagata, finished second, beating Lord March, 114, with Angel Cordero, Jr.

The victory was the sixth in 14 career starts for Mr. Nickerson, who is owned by Robert Nixon. The colt covered the six furlongs on the fast track in 1:09 2/5.