Triple Crown contender American Pharoah has his quirks (The Associated Press)

Like a lot of athletes, American Pharoah has his quirks. American Pharoah will try to become horse racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner and first since Affirmed in 1978 when he runs in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Trainer Bob Baffert describes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner as ”a really kind, sweet horse.” That’s an unusual temperament among racehorses, most of which are aggressive due to their high-strung nature.