American Pharoah, the expected favorite for the May 2nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), posted his final pre-race workout earlier this morning at Churchill Downs, cruising five furlongs in a brilliant :58 2/5 seconds.
According to the official clockers at Churchill, American Pharoah posted fractions of :11.40, :23 flat, :34.60, and :46.40 before galloping six furlongs in 1:11 2/5 and seven furlongs in an impressive 1:27 flat. Trained by three-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert, American Pharoah heads into the Derby with a record of four victories from five races, including a romping eight-length score in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park on April 11th.
Entries for the Kentucky Derby will be taken on Wednesday, with the post position draw scheduled for that afternoon. Follow The Turf Board on Twitter (@TheTurfBoard) to receive real-time updates on the post draw as it unfolds!
Replay of American Pharoah’s Victory in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I)
Replay of American Pharoah’s Victory in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II)
