Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner American Pharoah wins the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes in New York on Saturday, June 6, to become the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed did so in 1978.
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American Pharoah, ridden by Victor Espinoza, wins the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on Saturday, May 16. American Pharoah would become the 12th horse in history to win the Triple Crown -- and the first since 1978 -- if he wins the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6.
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American Pharoah leads the field into the first turn of the Preakness. The Preakness is the second leg of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby.
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Espinoza waves to the crowd after winning the Preakness.
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Espinoza and trainer Bob Baffert celebrate in the Preakness winner's circle.
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American Pharoah is bathed after a training session in Baltimore on Friday, May 15.
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People arrive for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2. American Pharoah was the favorite going into the race.
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The crowd watches American Pharoah win the Derby and its $1.2 million prize.
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From left, American Pharoah, Firing Line and Dortmund lead the field as they head for the Derby finish line.
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In a thrilling finale, American Pharoah edged Firing Line at the post.
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It marked a second straight Derby win for Espinoza, who was victorious last year with California Chrome. California Chrome also won the Preakness but came up short in the Belmont.
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American Pharoah's owner, Ahmed Zayat, is sprayed with champagne in the Derby celebrations. Zayat made his money predominantly from selling his Egyptian brewing business to Heineken for an estimated $280 million.
