LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – American Pharoah looked fresh after his first workout since winning the Kentucky Derby.
The top three Derby finishers all jogged lightly Thursday as dawn broke on a clear and pleasant morning at Churchill Downs.
American Pharoah, trained by Bob Baffert, was on the track with stablemate and third-place Dortmund and runner-up Firing Line.
They appeared in good shape afterward as they await next weekend’s Preakness. American Pharoah and Dortmund are expected to travel to Baltimore on Wednesday.
American Pharoah exercise rider Jorge Alvarez took the Derby winner on a clockwise jog. Dana Barnes put Dortmund through similar work under the supervision of assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes. Barnes is overseeing preparations for Baffert while the trainer is in California.