American Pharoah romps in Preakness; Triple Crown try next (The Associated Press)

Minutes before the Preakness, it was an ominous scene at Pimlico Race Course. Nothing – absolutely nothing – was going to stop American Pharoah, especially the competition. Thunder rumbled as the starting gate opened, and the Kentucky Derby winner took charge early on and overpowered seven rivals, winning by seven lengths to put trainer Bob Baffert back in the Triple Crown groove. He’s just an incredible horse.” And in three weeks, the stage will be set for the ultimate drama in racing – a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes in New York.