A Humble Mexico-Born Victor Espinoza Wins Second Leg on Triple Crown Journey The Associated Press
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2015 Preakness Stakes (NBC/Horse Racing)

Victor Espinoza couldn't wait to get off American Pharoah.

His boots were water-logged, his goggles were painted with mud and a chill ran through the jockey's body as thunder roared overhead.

So, forgive Espinoza for acting like a man in a hurry to get the job done after the gate burst open Saturday to launch the 140th running of the Preakness.

"I was freezing," Espinoza said. "I just wanted to get it over with."

The Mexican jockey guided American Pharoah to a seven-length victory, keeping alive the bay colt's bid to become the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown.

American Pharoah came from behind to win the Kentucky Derby. In this one, he forged in front early and maintained the advantage to win easily.

Espinoza, trainer Bob Baffert and the marvelous Kentucky-bred horse will head to the Belmont, where on June 6 they will attempt to ride into history as the winner of the Triple Crown.

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