After claiming the first leg of the Triple Crown event with a victory in the Kentucky Derby, the next test for the American Pharoah is the 140th Preakness Stakes slated for May 16th. With nearly 50 years gone without a Triple Crown winner, can the American Pharoah take advantage of being the horse betting odds favorite to win the three-tier event by bagging another crucial victory this weekend, or will we have another spoilsport from the other contenders? Let’s find out by looking at the American Pharoah, its horse racing odds to win the Preakness, its past accolades, and what we think about its chances to lift the Triple Crown.
Taking a Look at the 2015 Preakness Horse Betting Odds on American Pharoah
Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah closes his eyes for a bath after training for the 140th Preakness Stakes. pic.twitter.com/JVgtbOv3hR
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