The win is the second straight Kentucky Derby victory for Espinoza, who rode California Chrome to victory last year. He had to fight Firing Line and Dortmund for the victory the three were neck-and-neck (and neck) for a stretch, but American Pharoah pulled ahead at the end. He raced to victory before the largest Derby crowd ever - 170,513, reports The Associated Press.Īmerican Pharoah, owned by Ahmed Zayat, was the favorite heading into the race at Churchill Downs in Louisville. American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza (left), races Firing Line #10, ridden by Gary Stevens, out of turn 4 during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.Īmerican Pharoah, ridden by Victor Espinoza, has won the 141st Kentucky Derby with a time of 2:03:02.
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