American Pharoah, the favorite of the race, won the 2015 Kentucky Derby in front of a record crowd at the Churchill Downs Saturday.
The favored American Pharoah, won the 141st Kentucky Derby Saturday.
Kentucky Derby favorite American Pharoah, ridden by exercise rider Jorge Alvarez, gallops at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, April 30, 2015.
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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 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.
A record crowd of more than 170,000 spectators crammed into the Churchill Downs Saturday for the race.
Fans watch a race before the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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