American Pharoah

Bay Colt
Born 2012

American Pharaoh at Keeneland morning after Classic win on Nov. 1, 2015, Fasig-Tipton November sales images on Nov. 1, 2015, and American Pharaoh arriving at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Ky. on Nov. 2, 2015.

Caption: American Pharoah with Stallion Manager Richard Barry, Bob Baffert, MV Magnier and Dermot Ryan.
American Pharaoh at Keeneland morning after Classic win on Nov. 1, 2015, Fasig-Tipton November sales images on Nov. 1, 2015, and American Pharaoh arriving at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Ky. on Nov. 2, 2015. — Caption: American Pharoah with Stallion Manager Richard Barry, Bob Baffert, MV Magnier and Dermot Ryan. American Pharaoh at Keeneland morning after Classic win on Nov. 1, 2015, Fasig-Tipton November sales images on Nov. 1, 2015, and American Pharaoh arriving at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Ky. on Nov. 2, 2015.

American Pharoah wins the Belmont and becomes a Triple Crown winner.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah (with Martin Garcia aboard) worked seven furlongs in 1:23.20 Sunday morning, August 23, 2015 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, CA.

American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Belmont Stakes sweeping the Triple Crown at Belmont Park on June 6, 2015.

Littleprincessemma the dam of Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah at Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky on May 15, 2015.

Competitive Edge #2 with Mike Smith leads eventual winner American Pharoah #4 with Victor Espinoza in front of a New Jersey record 60,983 people in the $1,750,000 William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, NJ on Sunday August 2, 2015.

American Pharoah wins the Belmont and becomes a Triple Crown winner.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — American Pharoah wins the Belmont and becomes a Triple Crown winner. Belmont1 image2044 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharoah wins the 2015 Breeders' Cup Classic.
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American Pharoah with Richard Barry at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky. on Nov. 25, 2015 — Caption: American Pharoah with Richard Barry at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky. on Nov. 25, 2015

American Pharoah arrives at Ashford.
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American Pharoah's Breeders' Cup Classic victory
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American Pharoah arrived at Coolmore's Ashford Stud Nov. 2.

American Pharoah and the Breeders' Cup Classic field.
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American Pharoah a day after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic.

American Pharoah leads the pack around the first turn of the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

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American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza are crowned with flowers.
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American Pharoah wins the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Caption: American Pharoah on the training track at Keeneland.
Horses working at Keeneland in preparation for the Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29, 2015, in Lexington, Ky. — Caption: American Pharoah on the training track at Keeneland. Horses working at Keeneland in preparation for the Breeders' Cup on Oct. 29, 2015, in Lexington, Ky.
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Caption: Team American Pharaoh talking American Pharaoh at TCA panel at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington on Oct. 27, 2015.
l-r, Mike Penna, emcee, Ahmed Zayat, Justin Zayat, Bob Baffert, and Victor Espinoza — Caption: Team American Pharaoh talking American Pharaoh at TCA panel at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington on Oct. 27, 2015. l-r, Mike Penna, emcee, Ahmed Zayat, Justin Zayat, Bob Baffert, and Victor Espinoza

Caption: Team American Pharaoh talking American Pharaoh at TCA panel at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington on Oct. 27, 2015.
-r, Mike Penna, emcee, Ahmed Zayat, Justin Zayat, Bob Baffert, and Victor Espinoza — Caption: Team American Pharaoh talking American Pharaoh at TCA panel at Fasig-Tipton near Lexington on Oct. 27, 2015. -r, Mike Penna, emcee, Ahmed Zayat, Justin Zayat, Bob Baffert, and Victor Espinoza
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Caption: Dana Barnes walking American Pharaoh at Keeneland for the Breeders' Classic on Oct. 27, 2015.

Caption: American Pharaoh arrives at Keeneland for the Breeders' Classic on Oct. 27, 2015. Jimmy Barnes

Caption: American Pharaoh arrives at Keeneland for the Breeders' Classic on Oct. 27, 2015.
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American Pharoah - Breeders' Cup 2015
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American Pharoah arrives at Keeneland on October 27, 2015.
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American Pharoah - Keeneland, October 27, 2015.
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American Pharoah arrives at Keeneland for the Breeders' Cup.

American Pharoah works at Santa Anita Oct. 14.

American Pharoah works at Santa Anita September 21.

Triple Crown champ American Pharoah made a very special guest appearance between races on Sunday at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, much to the delight of thousands of fans who reveled in their last chance to see the superstar at the seaside oval.

American Pharoah parades at Del Mar Sep. 6, 2015.

Keen Ice (#7) with Javier Castellano win the Travers at Saratoga on August 29, 2015 over American Pharoah (#2) with Victor Espinoza. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
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American Pharaoh and trainer Bob Baffert the morning after the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
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American Pharoah with jockey Victor Espinoza leads the field in to the first turn of 146th running of the Travers Stakes Saturday evening Aug. 29, 2015 at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Victor Espinoza sits dejected atop American Pharoah after placing second in the 146th running of the Travers Stakes Saturday evening Aug. 29, 2015 at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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American Pharoah parading on to the track in front of the grandstand.
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American Pharoah will return to Baffert's Del Mar barn Aug. 31

American Pharoah and Smokey - Saratoga, August 26, 2015.
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American Pharoah - Saratoga, August 26, 2015.
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American Pharoah - Saratoga, August 27, 2015.
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American Pharoah gallops Aug. 27 under exercise rider Jorge Alvarez

American Pharoah (outside) with Victor Espinoza aboard, turns for home running past Firing Line (middle) and Dortmund (inside), before in the 141th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Triple Crown winner arrived at Saratoga Aug. 26

American Pharoah works at Del Mar August 23.

American Pharoah works at Del Mar August 23, 2015.

Sunday's workout splits: :23, :47 1/5, :58 4/5, 1:10 3/5, 1:23 1/5

Saratoga prepares to host the popular Triple Crown winner

American Pharoah works at Del Mar August 16.

Colt went :47 3/5 for a half-mile, galloping out five furlongs in :59 4/5 and six in 1:13 3/5

American Pharoah - Monmouth Park, July 30, 2015.

American Pharoah - Monmouth Park, July 31, 2015.

American Pharoah wins the 2015 Haskell Stakes.

American Pharoah wins the William Hill Haskell Invitational.
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Short-priced American Pharoah makes good races unplayable

Trainer Bob Baffert in the paddock before the Haskell Invitational.
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Actor Bill Murray was at Monmouth Park to give the riders up call.
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American Pharoah returned $2.20 to win, $2.10 to place, and $2.10 to show, while Keen Ice returned $4.80 and $2.80. Upstart paid $2.40 to show. The Haskell is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge "Win & You’re In" race, but the connections will first consider a start at Keeneland before the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I). Baffert and the Zayats said they’ll return to Southern California and make their decision.
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American Pharoah flies past the cheering crowd.
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Victor Espinoza is all smiles aboard American Pharoah after their victory.
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American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza walk towards the track.
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Cheering fans welcome American Pharoah to Monmouth Park.
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American Pharoah - Monmouth Park, August 1, 2015.

American Pharoah galloping at Monmouth Park.

Triple Crown winner's victory solidifies Haskell's status

American Pharoah on the Montmouth Park track July 30.

American Pharoah arrives at Monmouth Park for the Haskell.

American Pharoah works at Del Mar July 28.

American Pharoah - Del Mar, July 23, 2015.

American Pharoah worked 6 furlongs in 1:11 flat at Del Mar on July 23.

American Pharoah - Del Mar, July 18, 2015.

American Pharoah worked six furlongs in 1:11 2/5 on July 18 at Del Mar.

American Pharoah Parades at Santa Anita on June 27, 2015.

American Pharoah parades at Santa Anita June 27, 2015.

Owner Ahmed Zayat leads American Pharoah in to the winner's circle.
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American Pharoah and Victor Espinoza are lead in to the winner's circle.
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American Pharoah crosses the wire to win the Belmont Stakes sweeping the Triple Crown.
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Victor Espinoza aboard American Pharoah before the 147th Running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York.
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Caption: Fans of American Pharoah
Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Fans of American Pharoah Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. Scenes1 image531 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Looking over merchandise at Belmont Park including Zayat t-shirt for American Pharoah
Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Looking over merchandise at Belmont Park including Zayat t-shirt for American Pharoah Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. Scenes1 image534 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharoah fans and sign
Honor Code with Javier Castellano wins the Metropolitan (gr. I)
Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah fans and sign Honor Code with Javier Castellano wins the Metropolitan (gr. I) Scenes, horses, races on Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. Met Mile image688 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharaoh arrives at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015. Ahmed Zayat gives two thumbs up!
Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharaoh arrives at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015. Ahmed Zayat gives two thumbs up! Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. APArrivalr6_2_15 image783 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: American Pharaoh with Jorge Alvarez up gallops over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs on May 24, 2015, Memorial Day.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharaoh with Jorge Alvarez up gallops over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs on May 24, 2015, Memorial Day. APMon5_24 image 874 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharaoh with Jorge Alvarez up gallops over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs on May 24, 2015, Memorial Day.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharaoh with Jorge Alvarez up gallops over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs on May 24, 2015, Memorial Day. APMon5_24 image 890 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharaoh and media while getting bath at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015.
Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharaoh and media while getting bath at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015. Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. Worksfor6_3_15 image Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Fans and media photograph American Pharoah
Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Fans and media photograph American Pharoah Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. Works2for6_5_15Clocker2 image438 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharaoh arrives at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015. Jimmy Barnes leads the colt off the van as media document the event.
Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharaoh arrives at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015. Jimmy Barnes leads the colt off the van as media document the event. Scenes and horses on track in preparation for Belmont Stakes day on June 6, 2015, in Elmont, N.Y. APArrivalr6_2_15 image807 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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American Pharoah arrives at Santa Anita June 18, 2015.

American Pharoah arrives at Santa Anita Park.

American Pharaoh visits the track June 12, for the first time at Churchill Downs since winning the Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown.
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Dr. William McGee, veterinarian and founding partner of Hagyards Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY, has seen most of the Triple Crown winners and takes a moment to feed carrots to American Pharoah at Churchill Downs June 12, 2015.
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American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, June 13, 2015.
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Caption: winner circle
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: winner circle American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image159 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Victor waves to crowd
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Victor waves to crowd American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image763 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Parading in front of twin spires
American Pharoah parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Parading in front of twin spires American Pharoah parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image9040 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharoah parading at Churchill.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — American Pharoah parading at Churchill. 6_13_15 image 2501 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Ahmed and Joanne Zayat
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Ahmed and Joanne Zayat American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image882 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Parading in front of twin spires
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Parading in front of twin spires American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image9040 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image728 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: with Victor in paddock
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: with Victor in paddock American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image794 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image9080 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: parading iwth fans
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: parading iwth fans American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades3 image2666 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: JImmy Barnes, Victor Espinoza, and Eduardo Luna
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: JImmy Barnes, Victor Espinoza, and Eduardo Luna American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image128 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: cheering on American Pharoah
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: cheering on American Pharoah American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image181 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Baffert
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Baffert American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image617 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image802 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Ahmed Zayat
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Ahmed Zayat American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades3 image660 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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Caption: Zayat raises Triple Crown trophy and says number one to crowd
American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: Zayat raises Triple Crown trophy and says number one to crowd American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades2 image203 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — Caption: American Pharaoh parades at Churchill before a huge crowd on June 13, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. APParades1 image686 Anne M. Eberhardt photo
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American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, June 12, 2015.

Dr. William McGee and American Pharoah on June 12, 2015.

American Pharoah at Churchill Downs June 12, 2015.
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American Pharoah galloped 1 1/4 miles on the Churchill Downs main track on June 13.

American Pharoah greeted by the fans at Churchill Downs.
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American Pharoah wins the 2015 Belmont Stakes.

American Pharoah and Smokey the Pony are set to leave June 7.
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American Pharoah and Smokey the pony arrive at Belmont Park.
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American Pharoah and Smokey the pony are set to leave June 7 following the Belmont Stakes.
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American Pharoah wins the Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown.
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American Pharoah wins the Belmont Stakes.
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American Pharoah delivers a Triple Crown.

American Pharoah winning the Belmont Stakes.
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American Pharoah running in the Belmont Stakes.
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American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza
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The crowd cheers as American Pharoah returns from winning the Belmont Stakes.
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American Pharoah at Belmont June 5, 2015.
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(May 2, 2015) American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza win the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015.

American Pharoah at Belmont June 4, 2015.
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American Pharoah galloped at Belmont Park on Thursday.
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American Pharoah arrives at Belmont Park on June 2, 2015.
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American Pharoah at Belmont June 3, 2015.

American Pharoah works at Churchill Downs June 1.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, May 30, 2015.

Keen Ice - Churchill Downs, May 30, 2015.

American Pharoah galloped 1 1/2 miles on May 30 at Churchill Downs.

American Pharoah gallops at Churchill Downs May 31.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, May 28, 2015.

American Pharoah jogged at Churchill Downs on May 28.

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American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, May 22, 2015.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, May 23, 2015.

American Pharoah gallops at Churchill Downs May 24.

American Pharoah at Churchill Downs May 25.
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Zayat Stables' American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Grade I, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA.
© BENOIT PHOTO — Zayat Stables' American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Grade I, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar CA. © BENOIT PHOTO

Zayat Stables' American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Grade I $300,000 FrontRunner Stakes Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA.
©Benoit Photo — Zayat Stables' American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza win the Grade I $300,000 FrontRunner Stakes Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. ©Benoit Photo

March 21, 2015 Issue 12 cover of the Blood-Horse featuring American Pharoah winning the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

AMERICAN PHAROAH
The Rebel Stakes - GII - The 55th Running
Oaklawn Park Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 14, 2015 Race #10
Purse $750,000
1-1/16 Miles 1:45.78
Zayat Stables, LLC, Owner
Bob Baffert, Trainer
Victor Espinoza, Jockey
Madefromlucky (2nd)
Bold Conquest (3rd)
$2.80 $2.20 $2.10
Order of Finish - 4, 2, 5, 1
Please Give Photo Credit To: / Coady Photography — AMERICAN PHAROAH The Rebel Stakes - GII - The 55th Running Oaklawn Park Hot Springs, Arkansas March 14, 2015 Race #10 Purse $750,000 1-1/16 Miles 1:45.78 Zayat Stables, LLC, Owner Bob Baffert, Trainer Victor Espinoza, Jockey Madefromlucky (2nd) Bold Conquest (3rd) $2.80 $2.20 $2.10 Order of Finish - 4, 2, 5, 1 Please Give Photo Credit To: / Coady Photography

April 18, 2015 Issue 16 cover of the Blood-Horse featuring American Pharoah winning the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.

AMERICAN PHAROAH
THE ARKANSAS DERBY 79th Running (Grade I)
Oaklawn Park Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 11, 2015 Race #11
Purse $1,000,000
1-1/8 Miles 1:48.52
Zayat Stables, LLC, Owner
Bob Baffert, Trainer
Victor Espinoza, Jockey
Far Right (2nd)
Mr. Z (3rd)
$2.20 $2.20 $2.10
Order of Finish - 6, 7, 2, 4
Please Give Photo Credit To: Renee Torbitt — AMERICAN PHAROAH THE ARKANSAS DERBY 79th Running (Grade I) Oaklawn Park Hot Springs, Arkansas April 11, 2015 Race #11 Purse $1,000,000 1-1/8 Miles 1:48.52 Zayat Stables, LLC, Owner Bob Baffert, Trainer Victor Espinoza, Jockey Far Right (2nd) Mr. Z (3rd) $2.20 $2.20 $2.10 Order of Finish - 6, 7, 2, 4 Please Give Photo Credit To: Renee Torbitt

Caption: American Pharoah comes out for a bath viewed by a huge crowd.
Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sat. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah comes out for a bath viewed by a huge crowd. Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sat. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Works4_26_15 image453 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

American Pharoah arrives at Churchill Downs for the 2015 Kentucky Derby
April 14, 2015
Photo by: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs — American Pharoah arrives at Churchill Downs for the 2015 Kentucky Derby April 14, 2015 Photo by: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs

May 2, 2015 Issue 18 cover of the Blood-Hore featuring American Pharoah preparing for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

May 9, 2015 Issue 19 cover of the Blood-Horse featuring American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza winning the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Caption: American Pharaoh with Victor Espinoza wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I)
on May 2, 2015, in Louisville, Ky.,..
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharaoh with Victor Espinoza wins the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on May 2, 2015, in Louisville, Ky.,.. Derby1 image691 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

American Pharoah works at Churchill Downs in preperation for the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
Photo by: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs — American Pharoah works at Churchill Downs in preperation for the 2015 Kentucky Derby. Photo by: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs

Littleprincessemma the dam of Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah at Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky on May 15, 2015.
Photo by: Kevin Thompson — Littleprincessemma the dam of Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah at Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky on May 15, 2015. Photo by: Kevin Thompson

Caption: American Pharoah on the track for the first time at Pimlico.
Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah on the track for the first time at Pimlico. Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015. Morning Works 1_5_14 image154 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: American Pharoah works at Churchill.
Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sun. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah works at Churchill. Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sun. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Works4_26_15 image245 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

American Pharoah with Martin Garcia works for Bob Baffert on Oct. 26, 2014, at Santa Anita in preparation for the Breeders' Cup.
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Anne M. Eberhardt photo — American Pharoah with Martin Garcia works for Bob Baffert on Oct. 26, 2014, at Santa Anita in preparation for the Breeders' Cup. 2Origs10_26_14 image Anne M. Eberhardt photo

(April 18, 2015) With two weeks to go before the Derby, probable favorite American Pharoah has his first gallop at Churchill Downs.

Caption: Baffert pats on American Pharoah while his legs get hosed off. Morning after Preakness at the barn with American Pharaoh and his connections.
American Pharoah with Victor Espinoza wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico on May 17, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Baffert pats on American Pharoah while his legs get hosed off. Morning after Preakness at the barn with American Pharaoh and his connections. American Pharoah with Victor Espinoza wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico on May 17, 2015. MorningAfter1 image 577 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

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American Pharoah with Victor Espinoza wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico on May 16, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: walkover to indoor paddock American Pharoah with Victor Espinoza wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico on May 16, 2015. Preakness 1 image 206 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

American Pharoah with Victor Espinoza wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico on May 16, 2015.
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PHoto by Anne M. Eberhardt — American Pharoah with Victor Espinoza wins the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico on May 16, 2015. Preakness 1 image 455 PHoto by Anne M. Eberhardt

American Pharoah at Churchill Downs 5.21.15

American Pharoah wins the 2015 Preakness Stakes.
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American Pharoah arrives back at Churchill Downs following his Preakness Win May 19.

Caption: Justin Zayat gets interviewed by NBC.
Scenes at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 15, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Justin Zayat gets interviewed by NBC. Scenes at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 15, 2015. Scenes_5_14 image431 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: l-r, Dortmund with Dana Barnes, American Pharoah with Georgie Alvarez, and Jimmy Barnes on on the track for the first time at Pimlico.
Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: l-r, Dortmund with Dana Barnes, American Pharoah with Georgie Alvarez, and Jimmy Barnes on on the track for the first time at Pimlico. Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015. Morning Works 1_5_14 image171 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: First time on track at Pimlico, l-r, are Dortmund with Dana Barnes, American Pharoah, and Jimmy Barnes on Smokey
Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: First time on track at Pimlico, l-r, are Dortmund with Dana Barnes, American Pharoah, and Jimmy Barnes on Smokey Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015. Morning Works 1_5_14 image193 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharoah gets a bath.
Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah gets a bath. Morning works at Pimlico in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 14, 2015. Morning Works 1_5_14 image264 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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The son of Pioneerof the Nile finished the 1 3/16 miles in 1:58.45 on a track made sloppy by a downpour that began with 10 minutes to post. He is out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Littleprincessemma. He was foaled on Feb. 2, 2012.
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American Pharaoh and jockey Victor Espinoza cross the finish line in the 2015 Grade I Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in front of a record crowd of 131,680.
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American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza undeterred by the rain on their way to the finish.
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Georgie Alvarez leading American Pharoah into paddock at Pimlico.
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American Pharoah's jockey Victor Espinoza walking in to the paddock followed by Javier Castellano.
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American Pharoah during the walk over before the 140th Running of the Grade I Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 16, 2015.
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Trainer Bob Baffert and his son Bode walking into the paddock before the Preakness Stakes.
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Littleprincessemma at her beautiful home at Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky.
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Littleprincessemma the dam of Kentucky Derby & Preakness Stakes winner American Pharoah at Summer Wind Farm in Kentucky on May 15, 2015.
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American Pharoah wins the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
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Bob Baffert with American Pharoah at Churchill Downs May 13.

American Pharoah leaves Churchill Downs for Pimlico Race Course.

Dortmund and American Pharoah - Pimlico, May 14, 2015.
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Dortmund and American Pharoah at Pimlico on May 14, 2015.
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American Pharoah being led by Bob Baffert.

American Pharoah splashes to victory in the Preakness Stakes.
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American Pharoah and Bob Baffert May 17.
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Caption: American Pharoah
Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sun. April 30, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sun. April 30, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. DerbyOaksWorks4_30 image069 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: American Pharoah looks out for at a huge crowd as he is walked in the shedrow.
Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sat. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah looks out for at a huge crowd as he is walked in the shedrow. Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sat. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Works4_26_15 image453 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Jill Baffert, right, with family and connections as husband, trainer Bob Baffert, walks behind them.
Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sun. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: Jill Baffert, right, with family and connections as husband, trainer Bob Baffert, walks behind them. Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sun. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Works4_26_15 image419 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt

Caption: American Pharoah looks out for at a huge crowd as he is bathed outside Bob Baffert's Barn.
Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sat. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.
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Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt — Caption: American Pharoah looks out for at a huge crowd as he is bathed outside Bob Baffert's Barn. Horses on the track at Churchill Downs on Sat. April 26, 2015, in Louisville, Ky., in preparation for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Works4_26_15 image453 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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American Pharoah works at Churchill Downs April 26, 2015, in Louisville, KY.
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With two weeks to go before the Derby, probable favorite American Pharoah, George Alvarez up, has his first gallop at Churchill Downs.
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American Pharoah goes down in the history books as the 141st winner of the Grade I Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
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Victor Espinoza triumphantly raises the trophy in the winner's circle at Churchill Downs.

American Pharaoh and jockey Victor Espinoza are adorned with a blanket of roses.
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In a field of 18 American Pharoah paid $7.80, $5.80, $4.20. Firing Line paid $8.40 and $5.40 and Dortmund returned $4.20. The 18-10 exacta paid $72.60 for $2.
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American Pharaoh and jockey Victor Espinoza cross the finish line in the 2015 Grade I Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in front of a record crowd of 170,513.
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American Pharoah charges towards the finish line in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby.
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American Pharoah battles for the lead in the final turn of the 2015 Kentucky Derby.
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Dortmund leads the pack the first time by.
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The field for the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby head under the Twin Spires for the first time at Churchill Downs.

Horses break for position out of the starting gate.
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American Pharoah during the walk over before the 141st Running of the Grade I Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015.
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American Pharoah and jockey Victor Espinoza roar past Firing Line.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2015.
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American Pharoah with the media and his fans.
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American Pharoah works toward the Kentucky Derby April 26.
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American Pharoah at Churchill Downs.
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American Pharoah at Churchill Downs 4.29.15.
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American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2015.
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American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2015.
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American Pharoah at Churchill Downs 4.30.15.
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American Pharoah, Firing Line, and Dortmund approach the Kentucky Derby finish.
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American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, May 7, 2015.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, May 8, 2015.

American Pharoah and Bob Baffert at Churchill Downs May 11.

American Pharoah gallops at Churchill Downs April 19.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, April 22, 2015.

American Pharoah and jockey Martin Garcia work out at Santa Anita in preparation for the Breeders' Cup.
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American Pharoah wins the Arkansas Derby.

Zayat Stables' homebred American Pharoah continued his tour-de-force of Oaklawn Park 3-year-old prep series, blowing away seven rivals in the Grade I $1 million Arkansas Derby with an impressive eight-length score.

American Pharoah - Churchill Downs, April 18, 2015.

American Pharoah wins the 2015 Rebel Stakes.

American Pharoah works towards the Breeders' Cup Oct. 26, 2014.
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American Pharoah wins the 2014 FrontRunner.

American Pharoah wins the Del Mar Futurity.

American Pharoah won the Del Mar Futurity by 4 3/4 lengths Sept. 3.

American Pharoah already has a pair of grade I victories.

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American Pharoah Halter Offered in CKRH Fundraiser

June 19, 2017
Industry Press Releases, Kentucky

Halters worn by Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and Thoroughbred racing's all-time leading earner, Arrogate are among the coveted items in an online auction to raise money for Central Kentucky Riding for Hope.

Good Feelings Still Flowing for Espinoza

June 5, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, West Region

When Victor Espinoza returns to ride in the Belmont Stakes (G1) June 10 at Belmont Park for the first time since guiding American Pharoah to a Triple Crown sweep in 2015, the memory of that day will still be fresh.

Zayat Pinhooking Venture Returns Large Profit

In its first year, a pinhooking venture established by Ahmed Zayat sold eight 2-year-olds for more than $4.1 million, a healthy return on the aggregate yearling purchase price of $1.63 million.

Leslie's Lady in Foal to American Pharoah

Clarkland Farm's blue-hen mare is the dam of multiple champion Beholder and grade 1-winning sire Into Mischief.

Catching up with American Pharoah

May 4, 2017

America's Best Racing catches up with Triple Crown winner American Pharoah at Ashford Stud, to see how the retired superstar is enjoying his second career as a stallion.

Unbridled Unleashed

One might wonder why the Unbridled sire line has seemed to be spectacular in spurts. Part of the reason could be phenotypical.

Derby Wins of Triple Crown Victors: American Pharoah

By Steve Haskin
April 25, 2017

A BloodHorse magazine (issue of May 9, 2015) recap of American Pharoah's 2015 Kentucky Derby victory. The story carried the headline, "A Part of History, American Pharoah allows Ahmed Zayat to enter the Derby winner’s circle."

American Pharoah to Shuttle to Australia

By BloodHorse Staff
March 1, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Kentucky

The son of Pioneerof the Nile will stand the 2017 southern hemisphere season for AUS$66,000.

The Inspiration of American Pharoah

By Steve Haskin
February 14, 2017

A look at how American Pharoah inspired Jon Parkerson to turn his life around.

Another Full Sibling to American Pharoah Arrives

The latest in a line of runners with high expectations resting upon their shoulders arrived Feb. 9 at Summer Wind Farm, when a full brother to Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was born.

Museum to Unveil Permanent American Pharoah Exhibit

The Kentucky Derby Museum will unveil the permanent home of its new American Pharoah exhibit Feb. 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Classic Empire Silenced His Sire's Doubters

By Eric Mitchell
February 2, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Triple Crown, Kentucky

A second juvenile champion proved Pioneerof the Nile's depth as a sire.

Birthday Wishes: Revisiting Pharoah's Belmont

By Steve Haskin
February 2, 2017

In honor of American Pharoah's Birthday, I thought I would reprint my column recapping his historic Belmont Stakes and Triple Crown victory. Brings back a lot of special memories.

Behind Scenes of Arrogate’s World’s Best Ranking

The Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings is horse racing's equivalent to world rankings by other major sporting organizations such as ATP Tennis Rankings or World Golf Rankings.

First Foal by American Pharoah Born at Brookdale Farm

By Alicia Wincze Hughes
January 3, 2017
Thoroughbred Breeding, Kentucky, Bloodstock & Markets

The first reported foal from the initial crop by 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was born at Brookdale Farm early morning Jan. 3, the family-run operation announced.

BH 100: Commemorates

By Tom Hall
December 5, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Special horses that deserved special issues

Farms in Focus

One of the benefits of a thriving Thoroughbred horse racing industry is the infrastructure of scenic and productive farmland needed to raise and cultivate racehorses.

America's Best Racing Series Earns Honor

November 21, 2016
Northeast Region, Southeast Region

America's Best Racing (ABR) was honored Nov. 20 at the EQUUS Film Festival in New York City as the Equestrian Series Award winner for its 2016 production of "Triple Crown Training: Where American Pharoah Learned to be a Racehorse."

Ashford Stud Releases 2017 Fees

American Pharoah's fee is private, while Uncle Mo's has doubled to $150,000. European champion Air Force Blue will stand for $25,000 in his first year, while reverse shuttler Vancouver will stand for $15,000.

After 10 Weeks Off, Arrogate Set for Classic

By Frank Angst
November 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

After winning last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Keeneland with a well-rested American Pharoah, trainer Bob Baffert hopes a similar approach with Arrogate delivers this season.

Star Power - By Evan Hammonds

By Evan Hammonds
October 26, 2016

Racing's 'rock stars' are selling the sport one Tweet at a time

Report: Dips in Stallion, Mares-Bred Numbers

The number of stallions declined 1.8% from the 1,449 reported at this time in 2015, and the number of mares bred decreased 2.5% from the 34,627 reported last year.

Keeneland Catalogs 4,762 for November Sale

October 4, 2016
Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Keeneland has cataloged 4,762 horses for its 2016 November breeding stock sale, to be held Nov. 8-20 in Lexington.

NYRA Reports Steady Saratoga Meet Numbers

The New York Racing Association concluded its 2016 season at Saratoga Race Course with all-sources handle of $647,322,503, virtually even with last year's record wagering that had shattered the previous high water mark by more than 10%.

American Pharoah's Sis Wins in Del Mar Debut

Unlike her Triple Crown-winning sibling, Zayat Stables' homebred American Cleopatra won her debut at Del Mar.

The Cherokee Run-Empire Maker Cross

Rise of Empire Maker and his sons and grandsons is good for Cherokee Run as a broodmare sire.

Saratoga Catalog Reflects On-Track Successes

Fasig-Tipton has unveiled the catalog for its selected yearling sale in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., that company president and CEO Boyd Browning Jr. says is endowed with more quality individuals than ever.

Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup

Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.

American Cleopatra Breezes for Baffert

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert sent American Cleopatra—the 2-year-old full sister to Triple Crown champion American Pharoah—through her first official breeze at Santa Anita Park June 17.

Famous Horse Halters Auctioned for CKRH

The 35-year-old program at the Kentucky Horse Park offers equine-assisted activities and therapies to people of all ages. The halters are part of the silent auction in CKRH's annual gala fundraiser, Night of the Stars.

American Cleopatra Progresses With Baffert

American Cleopatra began her early conditioning at McKathan Brothers Training Center, and graduated to Santa Anita Park last week. She is expected to breeze there Belmont Stakes (gr. I) weekend, one year after her full brother swept the Triple Crown.

NYRA Commissions New Triple Crown Trophy

By Teresa Genaro
June 10, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

The next time a horse is awarded the Triple Crown trophy will be the first time for a new design, as New York Racing Association president Chris Kay has commissioned a new trophy to replace the one awarded to many previous Triple Crown winners.

Zayats, Baffert Reflect on Triple Crown Glory

By Teresa Genaro
June 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

For an hour June 9, trainer Bob Baffert and members of the Zayat family told stories and shared memories at Belmont Park on how American Pharoah's Triple Crown victory last year affected them.

Making the Grade: Belmont Stakes History

June 2, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Triple Crown, Northeast Region

Mike Curry finds 20 of the 75 top-three finishers during the last 25 years were five lengths or more off the pace.

PDJF Derby Day Fundraiser Raised Over $40,000

By BloodHorse Staff
May 26, 2016

The May 7 silent auction at dozens of U.S. tracks featured framed, autographed photos of Secretariat and American Pharoah.

Monmouth Park Set for Ground-Breaking Meet

By BloodHorse Staff
May 10, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Mid-Atlantic Region

When Monmouth Park begins a new season of racing Saturday, May 14, fans will notice a few new items around the racetrack, including a banner for Zayat Stables' American Pharoah, this year's inductee into the Oceanport, N.J. track's Hall of Champions.

Overnight TV Rating for Derby Down from 2015

The overnight rating for the race portion of the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was down almost 14% from last year to 9.3 with a 21 share, according to Nielsen ratings and NBC Sports Group, which televised the event.

Adversaries Unite at Trainers' Dinner

By Tom Pedulla
May 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

An evening of laughter and warmth began with the presentation of a trophy to Bob Baffert as the winning trainer of last year's Derby.

Yearlong Process to Set Derby Odds

May 3, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Avello watches the potential contenders over a year in advance and by April of their three-year-old year, he can narrow his list down substantially.

Team Pharoah to Receive Preakness Merit Award

By BloodHorse Staff
April 29, 2016
Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

The Maryland Jockey Club April 29 said it will honor Zayat Stables, trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Victor Espinoza—the connections of 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah—with the Preakness Special Award of Merit May 19 at the Alibi Breakfast.

Triple Crown Training: American Cleopatra

April 28, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing

Act IV, Presented by Fasig-Tipton: Meet American Cleopatra, the sister of Triple Crown champion American Pharoah currently in training at McKathan Brothers Training Center. More at www.AmericasBestRacing.net.

Duley to be Honored for Preakness Photo

By BloodHorse Staff
April 28, 2016
Triple Crown, Industry Press Releases, Mid-Atlantic Region

Jim Duley has been named recipient of the Jerry Frutkoff Memorial Award sponsored by Nikon, to be presented Thursday, May 19 at the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.

Nationwide Silent Auction to Benefit PDJF

By BloodHorse Staff
April 27, 2016
Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic Region

Twenty-nine tracks will auction signed photographs of American Pharoah and Secretariat on Derby Day.

Espinoza Back for More in Kentucky Derby

By Tom Pedulla
April 27, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

"It's going to be hard," Espinoza said of tackling the Run for the Roses on Whitmore. "But you never know. As long as I have a horse in the race, I always think I can win the Kentucky Derby."

Littleprincessemma Ky Broodmare of the Year

American Pharoah was named Kentucky-bred Horse of the Year, and his dam Littleprincessemma was named Broodmare of the Year. Michael Blowen of Old Friends Farm received a special achievement award for his dedication to Thoroughbred retirement.

Maryland Jockey Club to Honor Writer Ehalt

By BloodHorse Staff
April 20, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Mid-Atlantic Region

The Maryland Jockey Club announced April 20 that Bob Ehalt will receive the David F. Woods Memorial Award for excellence in journalism at the May 19 Alibi Breakfast in the Terrace Dining Room at Pimlico Race Course.

Derby-Focused Baffert is Over 'Pharoah' Blues

By Claire Novak
April 12, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southwest Region, West Region

"When you have a horse like Mor Spirit and Cupid that could be competitive, there's a little hope, a little dream there," the trainer said. "But you still have to get there, just get in that gate."

By Steve Haskin
March 24, 2016

Steve Haskin looks back at the highs and lows that he has witnessed at the Belmont Stakes. read blog

Connections

Trainer	Bob Baffert
Jockey	Victor Espinoza
Owner	Zayat Stables, LLC
Breeder	Zayat Stables

Pedigree

American Pharoah View Five-Cross Pedigree	Pioneerof the Nile	Empire Maker
		Star of Goshen
	Littleprincessemma	Yankee Gentleman
		Exclusive Rosette

Auction History

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
FTSAUG2013 Hip 85	Yearling	Ingordo Bloodstock	Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent	$300,000

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08/09/2014	Maiden - Del Mar Race 4	Video
09/03/2014	Del Mar Futurity (gr. I)	Video
09/27/2014	FrontRunner Stakes (gr. I)	Video
03/14/2015	Rebel Stakes (gr. II)	Video
04/11/2015	Arkansas Derby (gr. I)	Video
05/02/2015	Kentucky Derby (gr. I)	Video
04/16/2015	Preakness Stakes (gr. I)	Video
06/06/2015	Belmont Stakes (gr. I)	Video

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