American Pharoah, the favorite of the race, won the 2015 Kentucky Derby in front of a record crowd at the Churchill Downs Saturday. The win marks the second consecutive victory for jockey and Mexico City native Victor Espinoza, who took first place last year atop California Chrome.
Favored horse American Pharoah won the 141st Kentucky Derby Saturday.
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The odd's favorite, wearing No. 18, won after keeping steady pace with the front pack.
But the horse pulled into the lead after the final turn, winning the prized race.
He was ridden by jockey Victor Espinoza, making this the second consecutive win for the rider.
Firing Line and Dortmund took an early lead coming out of the gates and set the pace, but American Pharoah kept up with the leading pack, never falling behind fourth place during the dash.
Victor Espinoza, left, rides American Pharoah to victory Saturday.
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It was after the final turn that American Pharoah and Victor Espinoza made a move from the outside, taking a lead that the horse never lost until the finish line.
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American Pharoah Wins 141st Kentucky Derby
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