Kentucky Derby

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The 141st Kentucky Derby took place Saturday evening in Louisville, Kentucky.

I was a fan of California Chrome last year. After last year's Kentucky Derby, I started following Chrome's jockey Victor Espinoza. This year, Espinoza has been the jockey for American Pharoah. Espinoza has posted photos of American Pharoah racing and in the barn. Just before the Kentucky Derby started Saturday, I tweeted that I wanted American Pharoah to win.

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And he did. American Pharoah won the race in 2:03:02. American Pharoah finished a length ahead of second place Firing Line. Dortmund finished in third.

The next race for the Triple Crown is at The Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland on May 16.

Watch video of the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby.