As a result of another exciting victory at one of the world’s most prestigious horse races, Ahmed Zayat, 52, has become the first Egyptian and Arab to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. His horse, American Pharoah, had previously won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. With his final win in the Belmont Stakes (the third and final race that comprises the Triple Crown), he becomes the first American Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 and only the twelfth in history. American Pharoah had been trained by Bob Baffert and ridden in most of his races by jockey Victor Espinoza. Breeder and owner, Zayat, of US-based Zayat Stables entered the racing business 10 years ago and while he experienced previous losses was confident this time around. “I have been extremely confident all week. I looked at my wife in the post parade and I told her get ready to be the owner of the 12th Triple Crown winner. He looked unbelievable: focused, relaxed, full of energy,” Zayat told the Associated Press. Since Affirmed’s sweep in 1978, there had been 12 trials to win the Triple Crown, but…
Egyptian Owned American Pharoah Becomes First Triple Crown Winner In 37 Years
June 7, 2015
