American Pharoah on verge of immortality in Classic

Bob Baffert has every faith in American Pharoah as the Triple Crown hero bids to end his racing career on a high in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland tonight.

American Pharoah was the first horse to complete the much-sought-after treble for 37 years, but has to bounce back from a shock defeat in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. Connections are sportingly giving him the chance to show that was a mere blip before he goes to Coolmore’s Ashford Stud.

Victory in the Classic would cement his place in American folklore.