Kentucky Derby win raises expectations for American Pharoah (The Associated Press)

Trainer Bob Baffert barely had 14 hours to digest his Kentucky Derby victory with American Pharoah before hearing the inevitable question. Does his horse have what it takes to win the Triple Crown? ”I don’t even think about that yet.” The question seems somewhat premature, but it isn’t totally farfetched considering American Pharoah earned a signature victory that answered questions about his resume. Saturday’s one-length victory over Firing Line – with Baffert-trained Dortmund finishing third – before a record crowd of 170,513 at Churchill Downs was his fifth in six career starts.