Todd Pletcher

American Pharoah early Kentucky Derby favorite

Arkansas Derby winner American Pharoah was installed as the early favorite for May 2 141st Kentucky Derby after drawing the 18th post position for the first leg of the Triple Crown. 

American Pharoah was listed at 5-2 in the morning odds, with stablemate Dortmund rated the 3-1 second pick for his trip from the eighth position in the 20-horse field.