Though some horse-racing experts thought a Westchester-born horse might bring home the first jewel in the triple crown Saturday in the 141st annual Kentucky Derby, Upstart could not catch American Pharoah, the odds-on favorite to win. Starting at the No.
American Pharoah, the pre-race favorite, went down to the wire with Firing Line, winning by a nose.
Out on the grass stood Mike de Kock, a world-renowned South African trainer debuting at the Kentucky Derby and saying of the Ireland-bred, Dubai-feted Mubtaahij: “He's gotten more relaxed since he's been here. You can see he's hardly raised a sweat at all.
Now he's on top of the horse-racing world — it's his third Derby win and second in as many years after riding California Chrome to a win last year. He's a great guy, too — he donates 10 percent of his winnings to City of Hope,
The Kentucky Derby is finally here, and it's a star-studded affair! Tons of celebs sported their best hats and placed their bets for the biggest horse race in America, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky on May 2. Check out our