What was learned from American Pharoah’s Preakness victory (The Associated Press)
Two weeks after struggling but winning the Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah ignored thunder, lightning, rain and the opposition and splashed his way to a seven-length victory in the Preakness on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. ”He’s just an amazing horse,” trainer Bob Baffert glowed after winning his sixth Preakness. It was like poetry in motion.” Here are some things learned about American Pharoah from the Preakness: — POST POSITION Inside or outside, American Pharoah is one tough customer.