American Pharoah’s Historic Run A Boom For Md. Horse Racing

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The nation is still buzzing about American Pharoah’s historic run at the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first Triple Crown winner in nearly four decades. It is a boom for the sport, and for horse racing here in Maryland as well.

Marcus Washington has more on the excitement surrounding this incredible colt.

You didn’t hear too many people talking about horse racing–that was until American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness here in Baltimore and then the Belmont Stakes, showing the world he is a Triple Crown winner.

Joining the ranks and history books, achieving what only 11–now 12–horses have been able to do in 96 years.

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