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Favorite American Pharoah claims victory in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2. Morry Gash/AP
Jockey Victor Espinoza won the famous "Run for the Roses" for the third time. Rob Carr/Getty Images
The Mexican also triumphed last year on California Chrome and in 2002 riding War Emblem. Rob Carr/Getty Images
Espinoza gave trainer Bob Baffert his fourth victory in the opening leg of U.S. horse racing's Triple Crown, winning by a length from Firing Line as the 5-2 pre-race frontrunner. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Churchill Downs
Dortmund, also trained by Baffert and starting at 4-1 odds, led for most of the race but finished in third place. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Firing Line, rated 9-1 and ridden by three-time Kentucky winner Gary Stevens, also had time out in front. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
But Espinoza brought American Pharoah home for their fifth successive victory together for owner Ahmed Zayat. Rob Carr/Getty Images
