American Pharoah is on his way getting his misspelled name in the history books!
Following his victory at the Kentucky Derby, the speedy colt won the 140th Preakness Stakes, putting him on track for a shot to earn horse racing's highest honor, the Triple Crown.
American Pharoah, ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, edged out a tough field of eight horses in Saturday's race in Baltimore, adding to trainer Bob Baffert's string of victories. If American Pharoah can follow up with a win at the Belmont Stakes after the Preakness, Baffert can add a Triple Crown -- a sweep of the top races -- to his war chest.
American Pharoah was the favorite heading into the race, but by no means without competition, having to beat out rivals he bested at the Kentucky Derby, Dortmund and Firing Line, who were also picked as horses to watch.
Mr. Z started off the race in front, but then the Kentucky Derby winner made his move, finishing first with an impressive lead.
American Pharoah's Preakness victory was his sixth victory in a row, and he now is only the 14th horse with a shot at the Triple Crown since 1978.
Post time of the race was delayed, after thunderstorms forced emergency officials to evacuate the infield and grandstands.
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