American Pharoah owner paved path of bold bets (The Associated Press)

Ahmed Zayat boldly spends big bucks buying and betting on horses, and brags about how successful he’s been at everything he’s set out to accomplish. From buildings to beer to breeding, when Zayat becomes involved in business, he’s going for the gusto. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner he owns will attempt to become the 12th Triple Crown champion and first to sweep the races since Affirmed in 1978.