American Pharoah installed as 1-5 choice in eight-horse Haskell

American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile), the first American Triple Crown winner

in 37 years, will return to the races as an overwhelming favorite in Sunday's

$1.75 million

Haskell Invitational (G1) at Monmouth Park. The Zayat Stabes homebred drew

post 4 among eight three-year-olds in the 1 1/8-mile race and was installed as

the 1-5 choice on the morning line by oddsmaker Brad Thomas.

Trained by Bob Baffert, American Pharoah brings a seven-race winning streak

into the Haskell and is expected to receive one more prep before concluding his

racing career in the October 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland. Jockey

Victor Espinoza has been up for all seven victories and will accompany the

sublime bay colt to the Jersey Shore.

Other entrants include Upstart (Flatter), Competitive Edge (Super Saver) and

Keen Ice (Curlin). For more, visit the

TwinSpires Blog.