Photos: American Pharaoh wins 2015 Kentucky Derby

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A favorite going into the race, American Pharaoh took the top spot at the 2015 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday. (PHOTOS: GETTY)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockeys walk in the paddock area prior to the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates as he guides American Pharoah #18 celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates as he guides American Pharoah #18 after crossing the finish line to win the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza, comes out of turn 4 during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza, leads the field during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza, leads the field to the finish line ahead of Firing Line #10, ridden by Gary Stevens, and Dortmund #8, ridden by Martin Garcia, during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop of American Pharoah #18 on his way winners circle after winning the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop of American Pharoah #18 on his way to winners circle after winning the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza, races Firing Line #10, ridden by Gary Stevens, out of turn 4 during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockeys walk in the paddock area prior to the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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