Can American Pharoah Prove Science Wrong And Take It All This Weekend?

ELMONT, NY - JUNE 03:  American Pharoah waits to be bathed after training at Belmont Park on June 3, 2015 in Elmont, New York.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Science has figured out why so many horse have looked like Hulk Hogan for 2 races only to be the Brooklyn Brawler in the third.

Due to the grueling schedule of the Triple Crown and the fact that fresh horses will be racing in the Belmont Stakes against American Pharoah, all signs point to the horse losing. The previous two races put an incredible strain on him, while the fresh horses have had plenty of time to rest and heal so history and conventional wisdom say American Pharoah doesn’t have a chance.

Except it has happened before. Several horses have hit the triple. It’s been a long time, but it can be done. All the world will be watching on Saturday as American Pharoah lines up in the 5 spot hoping to make history. Be on the side of history and bet it all on the Pharoah. Take out an extra mortgage and do the right thing, take the number 5 horse to win.

Read more at wired.com.

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