2015 Kentucky Derby
Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates in the winners circle after guiding American Pharaoh #18 to a win in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby before a record crowd at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Bob Baffert trained horse was the race favorite, and edged out Firing Line and stablemate Dortmund at the finish.
Espinoza celebrates
Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop American Pharoah #18 on his way to winners circle after his first place finish in the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 2, 2015.
The Winner
It was jockey Victor Espinoza's second straight Derby win and third overall with a winning time of 2:03.02. Espinosa declared, "I feel like the luckiest Mexican on Earth."
Heading to the Finish
American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza, leads the field as they head for the finish line during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 2, 2015.
The Turn
American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza, comes out of turn 4 during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Stretch
Louisville, KY, USA; Victor Espinoza aboard American Pharoah passes Gary L Stevens aboard Firing Line during the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
The Winner
Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Roses
Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrates atop of American Pharoah #18 on his way winners circle after winning the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Hats
Women wearing a festive hats watch the paddock area prior to the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby.
The Program
Women wearing a festive hats look over the days program prior to the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Drink
A view of mint juleps before the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
"$1,000 Mint Julep"
Keith Phillips makes a "$1,000 Mint Julep" before 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
The Trophy
The Kentucky Derby Trophy on display at the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
The Patrons
Patrons dance in the infield before the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
The Garland of Roses?
Johnny Weir attends the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Churchill Downs
A general view of atmosphere at the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs
A woman wearing a festive hat looks on prior to the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby.
Ocho Ocho Ocho (1)
Jockey: Elvis Trujillo
Trainer: Jim Cassidy
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 23-1
DP Racing, LLC
Ocho Ocho Ocho, sired by 2007 Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense, won the Delta Downs Jackpot last November, and last month placed 3rd at the Blue Grass in Keenland.
Carpe Diem (2)
Jockey: John Velazquez
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 7-1
WinStar Farm, LLC & Stonestreet Stables LLC
Carpe Diem has three first-places finishes (at the Breeders' Futurity, Tampa Bay Derby and Blue Grass), and came in second at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Materiality (3)
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 14-1
Alto Racing, LLC
Materiality was sired by Afleet Alex, who won both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 2005. In March Materiality won the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.
Tencendur (4)
Jockey: Manny Franco
Trainer: George Weaver
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 52-1
Philip S. Birsh
Tencendur came in second in April's Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.
Danzig Moon (5)
Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Trainer: Mark Casse
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 20-1
John C. Oxley
Danzig Moon came in fourth at the Tampa Bay Derby in March, and second in April's Blue Grass at Keeneland.
Mubtaahij (6)
Jockey: Christophe Soumillion
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 13-1
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum
Mubtaahij took an eight-length victory at the Dubai World Cup.
EL Kabeir (7)
Jockey: Calvin Borel
Trainer: John Terranova II
SCRATCHED
Zayat Stables, LLC
El Kabeir, who had three wins (at the Kentucky Jockey Club, Jerome and Gotham), was a late scratch on Friday.
Dortmund (8)
Jockey: Martin Garcia
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 4-1
Kaleem Shah, Inc.
Dortmund was sired by the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown. Dortman's race card is filled with four wins: the Los Alamitos Futurity, the Robert B. Lewis, San Felipe and Santa Anita Derby.
Bolo (9)
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Trainer: Carla Gaines
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 29-1
Golden Pegasus Racing Inc. & Mack
Bolo came in third at both the San Felipe and Santa Anita Derby.
Firing Line (10)
Jockey: Gary Stevens
Trainer: Simon Callaghan
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 8-1
Arnold Zetcher
Firing Line won the Sunland Derby in March, and previously came in second at the Los Alamitos Futurity and the Robert B. Lewis at Santa Anita.
International Star (12)
Jockey: Miguel Mena
Trainer: Mike Maker
SCRATCHED
Ken & Sarah Ramsey
International Star was sired by Fusaichi Pegasus, the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner. International Star has four wins (in the Grey at Woodbine, and in the Lecomte, Risen Star and Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds).
Itsaknockout (13)
Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 28-1
Starlight Racing
The winner of the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, Itsaknockout came in fourth at the Florida Derby.
Keen Ice (14)
Jockey: Kent Desormeaux
Trainer: Dale Romans
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 40-1
Donegal Racing
Keen Ice is a son of Curlin, who won the Preakness in 2007.
Frosted (15)
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 9-1
Godolphin Racing LLC
Frosted won the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct last month, and previously placed second at the Remsen and Holy Bull.
War Story (16)
Jockey: Joe Talamo
Trainer: Tom Amoss
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 40-1
Christopher T. Dunn and Loooch Racing Stable, Inc.
War Story placed second at the Lecomte and Risen Star, and third at the Louisiana Derby.
Mr. Z (17)
Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 31-1
Zayat Stables, LLC
Mr. Z has two second places and four third places.
American Pharoah (18)
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 3-1
Zayat Stables, LLC
The favorite going into Saturday's race, American Pharoah has won the FrontRunner at Santa Anita, and the Rebel and Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.
Upstart (19)
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: Rick Violette Jr.
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 20-1
Ralph M. Evans
Upstart was the winner of the Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park, and has second-place finishes in the Champagne at Belmont Park, and the Fountain of Youth and Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.
Far Right (20)
Jockey: Mike Smith
Trainer: Ron Moquett
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 37-1
Harry T. Rosenblum & Robert V. LaPenta
Far Right finished first in the Smarty Jones and Southwest at Oaklawn Park, and was second in the Arkansas Derby.
Frammento (21)
Jockey: Corey Nakatani
Trainer: Nick Zito
Odds as of Saturday afternoon: 77-1
Mossarosa
Frammento came in third at the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.