American Pharoah was victorious at the 147th Belmont Stakes Saturday, becoming the first horse in 37 years to win the Triple Crown.
American Pharoah bested the fields at both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, but the 1 1/2 mile run at Belmont had knocked 13 horses off track in their bid for the Triple Crown since the feat was last accomplished by Affirmed in 1978. American Pharoah is only the 12th horse to win the Triple Crown.
The promising 3-year-old horse was the favorite in the race, but faced some challenges. He conquered the race against seven rested horses that had sat out at least one of the Triple Crown races over the past five weeks.