2015 Kentucky Derby
The 2015 Kentucky Derby was the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race was run at 6:44 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 2, 2015, at Churchill Downs. It was broadcast in the United States on the NBC television network. Kentucky native Ashley Judd voiced the opening for the telecast of the race, and was the first woman to do so.
| Kentucky Derby | |
Official logo for the 2015 Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
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| Date | May 2, 2015 |
| Winning horse | American Pharoah |
| Winning time | 2:03.02 |
| Starting price | 3-1 |
| Jockey | Victor Espinoza |
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
| Owner | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 170,513 |
The weather was warm, and a record 170,513 people attended. The 2015 race also set a wagering record with parimutuel betting of $137.9 million. Jockey Victor Espinoza rode American Pharoah to victory after taking the lead in the homestretch. The race marked the fourth Kentucky Derby win for horse trainer Bob Baffert and the third win for Espinoza.
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