American Pharoah is pointing to the Haskell (NYRA/Susie Raisher/Adam Coglianese Photography)

"I've decided to do the logical step and run American Pharoah at Monmouth," Zayat told ESPN.com. "I have complete confidence in Monmouth making this a very special day. I want it to be a great day for everyone that will celebrate racing."

The 1 1/8-mile Haskell has been one of the options bandied about for American Pharoah, who wrote his name in the history books when taking the Belmont S. (G1) last out on June 6 to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.

The champion colt will attempt to carry the Zayat Stables color to yet another Haskell victory following the 2012 triumph by Paynter. It would also extend trainer Bob Baffert's existing Haskell record to eight.

"We were all waiting to see how American Pharoah worked and for me to give the OK," Baffert told ESPN.com. "I liked the way he's training, the way he worked and how he came out of it very well.

"With no hiccups between now and then, the Haskell is the obvious spot for him."

American Pharoah worked three furlongs in :36 2/5 on Monday at Santa Anita Park in his first move since the Belmont Stakes. A trip back to New York could be in the bay colt's future as Zayat also told ESPN.com that Saratoga's $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) on August 29 could be next if American Pharoah does well in the Haskell.