American Pharoah Wins 141st Kentucky Derby
American Pharoah raced in third through three-quarters of the race but edged out Firing Line in the home stretch.
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American Pharoah raced in third through three-quarters of the race but edged out Firing Line in the home stretch.
American Pharoah won in 2:03.02.
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