American Pharoah Wins Preakness; Triple Crown Bid Remains Alive

BALTIMORE (CBSNewYork/AP) -- American Pharoah won the Preakness in a driving rain on Saturday, keeping alive his Triple Crown bid.

The Belmont Stakes on Long Island come next.

With victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, American Pharoah needs a win at Belmont to become the sport's first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.

American Pharoah will bring a six-race winning streak into the Belmont, which will be run on June 6 in Elmont, Long Island.

Trained by Bob Baffert, American Pharoah was a heavy favorite in the Preakness despite starting from the unfavorable No. 1 post.

Breaking fast on a sloppy track Saturday as thunder roared in the background, American Pharoah took control early and won easily.

Jockey Victor Espinoza rode American Pharoah. A year ago, Espinoza won the Derby and Preakness aboard California Chrome before losing in the Belmont.

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