American Pharoah (left) enters the home stretch for the 2015 Kentucky Derby behind Firing Line before powering to victory to win the $1.2 million prize.
American Pharoah (left) enters the home stretch for the 2015 Kentucky Derby behind Firing Line before powering to victory to win the $1.2 million prize.
Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Under bright blue skies, American Pharoah was favorite in a star-studded field for the 141st running of the prestigious race.
Under bright blue skies, American Pharoah was favorite in a star-studded field for the 141st running of the prestigious race.
Andy Lyons/Getty Images
In a thrilling finale, the two-year-old bay colt edged out Firing Line at the winning post.
In a thrilling finale, the two-year-old bay colt edged out Firing Line at the winning post.
Rob Carr/Getty Images
It marked a second straight win at the Derby for jockey Victor Espinoza, victorious on board California Chrome a year ago.
It marked a second straight win at the Derby for jockey Victor Espinoza, victorious on board California Chrome a year ago.
Rob Carr/Getty Images
Last year California Chrome won the Preakness Stakes, but the horse's bid to win the Triple Crown came unstuck in the Belmont Stakes.
Last year California Chrome won the Preakness Stakes, but the horse's bid to win the Triple Crown came unstuck in the Belmont Stakes.
Rob Carr/Getty Images
It is not quite the same rags-to-riches glory story for this year's winner, owned by multimillionaire businessman Ahmed Zayat.
It is not quite the same rags-to-riches glory story for this year's winner, owned by multimillionaire businessman Ahmed Zayat.
Elsa/Getty Images
It proved an emotional race for Zayat and his family -- the horse's owner was sprayed with champagne by jockey Espinoza in the ensuing celebrations.
It proved an emotional race for Zayat and his family -- the horse's owner was sprayed with champagne by jockey Espinoza in the ensuing celebrations.
Rob Carr/Getty Images
Zayat made his money predominantly from selling his Egyptian brewing business to Heineken for an estimated $280 million.
Zayat made his money predominantly from selling his Egyptian brewing business to Heineken for an estimated $280 million.
Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Espinoza will once more be on board for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, part two of his latest attempt to win horse racing's Triple Crown.
Espinoza will once more be on board for Saturday's Preakness Stakes, part two of his latest attempt to win horse racing's Triple Crown.
Chris Graythen/Getty Images
The Preakness Stakes is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Preakness Stakes is held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
Molly Riley/Getty Images
No doubt, many hats, in all shapes and sizes will be out in force at Pimlico on May 16.
No doubt, many hats, in all shapes and sizes will be out in force at Pimlico on May 16.
Molly Riley/Getty Images
Saturday's race will be the 140th running of the Preakness, which has a prize purse of $1.5 million.
Saturday's race will be the 140th running of the Preakness, which has a prize purse of $1.5 million.
Molly Riley/Getty Images/file