2015 Belmont Stakes - American Pharoah Wins The Triple Crown. "I was getting pretty nervous.". "I couldn't believe the crowd, how loud it was," an emotional Baffert said, his voice breaking. On a near-perfect Saturday at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., American Pharoah became the first winner of horse racing’s Triple Crown in 37 years. "That was nerve-racking," Baffert said after his eighth win in the Haskell, five more than any other trainer. 1 of 23. jockey Victor Espinoza said moments after crossing the finish line. American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. He opened up on the field as he powered through the 1,097-yard stretch, displaying his fluid, spring-loaded stride in which he appears to float over the ground. American Pharoah was going to win the Triple Crown. Pharoah ended the longest Crown drought by sweeping the sport's top three races, becoming only the 12th horse ever to do so. American Pharoah will bring a six-race winning streak into the Belmont, which will be run on June 6 in New York, needing a win to become the sport's first Triple Crown winner … American Pharoah became the first horse since Afleet Alex in 2005 to run in all three races and win the Belmont, known as "The Test of the Champion.". It lasted in full, goose-bump frenzy as American Pharoah, a bay colt with a truncated tail and a floating stride, commanded the race and demanded some space in the books. American Pharoah broke one of the most famous dry spells in sports Saturday, joining Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed as one of 12 Triple Crown winners in thoroughbred racing history. "We're going to enjoy this moment.". The long day at Monmouth Park began with gates opening at 9 a.m. and fans strolling into the Jersey Shore track after waiting in line for hours, some since 5 a.m. Man Of Steel 2- Reign Of Darkseid - Teaser Trailer -DC Comics- Snyder-Cut 'Concept' TedMovies. Keen Ice rallied for second at 18-1 odds, followed by Upstart, Competitive Edge, Top Clearance, Dontbetwithbruno and Mr. Jordan. It's unlikely the champion heard them since American Pharoah wears earplugs to block noise that might get him worked up. racing officials vote not to suspend Baffert, 2 horses die in barn fire on Belmont backstretch, Super Stock into Ky. 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Largest Margin of Victory in Belmont Stakes By Triple Crown Winner. OCEANPORT, N.J. -- A slight nudge was all it took for American Pharoah to seize control of the Haskell Invitational. The crowd of 90,000 -- capped to avoid overcrowding and long lines from last year's total of 102,199 -- roared as American Pharoah turned for home in front. I never like to go head and head with another horse, so I sat back maybe half a length behind. So a bummed out crowd didn’t file out of the Belmont. American Pharoah may join Secretariat on the short list of Triple Crown winners, but did so with a slower 2:26.65 time. American Pharoah completed the Triple Crown for the first time since 1978 by winning the Belmont Stakes. Wow!" "I'm so thrilled, honored, privileged and humbled.". "I can only tell you it just an amazing thing. When American Pharoah was led into the paddock, the crowd stood 15 deep around the railing, straining to get a cellphone photo of the colt. Sent off at odds of 1-10, American Pharoah became the shortest price winner in Haskell history, returning $2.20 for a $2 win bet. American Pharoah, the 3-5 wagering favorite, paid $3.50 to win, $2.80 to place and $2.50 to show. American Pharoah has won horse racing's first Triple Crown in 37 years, achieving one of the sporting world's rarest feats. Going into the Belmont, American Pharoah had beaten all of his seven challengers before. Instead, after American Pharoah clinched it, other jockeys held up … Jockey Victor Espinoza, aboard American Pharoah (C), takes off for the start of the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes as well as the Triple Crown, in Elmont, New York on June 6, 2015. American Pharoah joined the ranks of Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), Count Fleet (1943), Assault (1946), Citation (1948), Secretariat, Seattle Slew (1977) and Affirmed. He won the first Triple Crown in 37 years. Full Screen ... (the 11th trainer to win a Triple Crown). "I feel so good," Espinoza said, "I say, 'I hope American Pharoah feels like me.'". "And then at the wire I was like, 'I cannot believe I did it.'". "It was pretty easy," said Espinoza, who is unbeaten in eight races as American Pharoah's jockey. "This horse, he just keeps bringing it," trainer Bob Baffert said. American Pharoah won the Triple Crown on Saturday at the Belmont Stakes, something no horse has done in 37 years. American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes and claimed the Triple Crown, becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to achieve the pinnacle of horse racing. "Wow! American Pharoah won the race by 5½ lengths and became the sport’s first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. The only drama in his Triple Crown sweep came in the Kentucky Derby, with American Pharoah winning by a hard-fought length after tracking the pace. Darkseid. I love bringing my horses here. 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