Relive American Pharoah's stirring Kentucky Derby victory

Published May. 6, 2016 11:10 a.m. ET

Barry Werner

The first Saturday in May in 2015 happened on the second day of the month. It provided the first thrill in a trifecta that saw American Pharoah end a 37-year Triple Crown drought.

American Pharoah was all the buzz as he approached the first leg of the Triple Crown and the colt delivered in a big way as he took the first step toward joining Thoroughbred racing's elite fraternity.