American Pharoah races Sunday

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah had another easy gallop Saturday morning at Monmouth Park, his final serious exercise before the $1.75 million Haskell Invitational. The overwhelming 1-5 favorite for the race today (2 p.m., NBC) was on the track shortly after 7:30 a.m. He slowly jogged from the barn area to the finish line, giving fans who lined the rail a good look at the Triple Crown winner. He then turned toward the inside fence for a 1-mile gallop under clear skies and a cooling breeze off the nearby ocean. The Haskell will be his first start since completing the Triple Crown. A record crowd that could reach 60,000 is anticipated. – AP