LOUISVILLE, Ky. — American Pharoah did what so many had hoped he would in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby. Besides merely win, he lived up to his promise. The colt showed he could stalk and pounce. He proved that when challenged in the stretch he could out-will and outrun a tough rival.
There is no doubt American Pharoah is talented, but don’t bronze him yet.
He was all out to beat Firing Line by a length on Saturday after getting a perfect trip in what was not a very fast time: 2 minutes 3.