American Pharoah, the 12th Triple Crown winner, is now 13 years old and still appears fit enough to run a classic distance. At Coolmore America’s Ashford Stud, he was showcased alongside fellow Triple Crown winner Justify and Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law. Coolmore has rooting interests in potential Kentucky Derby runners Luxor Cafe, Publisher, American Promise, and Tiztastic.
American Pharoah, currently the 18th-ranked stallion in North America, has sired nine grade/group 1 winners and stands for $45,000 at Ashford. Justify, the top-priced stallion on the roster with a $250,000 stud fee, still exudes power seven years after his retirement. Tiz the Law, the third-leading first-crop sire of 2024, stands for $30,000 at Coolmore.
A Kentucky Derby victory for progeny of these stallions would increase their popularity, as seen with Uncle Mo after siring Nyquist. The Kentucky Derby is considered the most iconic race on the American racing calendar, and siring a winner is crucial for a stallion’s career.
