Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time - Justify or American Pharoah
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Why This Battle Matters
Imagine if speed was a brush and history a canvas, then Justify and American Pharoah are two masterpieces vying for the centerpiece. Justify, undefeated and unyielding, swept his competition with a majesty rarely seen. American Pharoah, grace personified, not only claimed the Derby but etched his name as a Triple Crown legend. This battle isn't just about who was faster or who drew the biggest crowd; it's about defining the narrative of racing's future. Which legacy resonates more deeply with you? The invincible newcomer or the enduring icon?
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer American Pharoah over Justify when it comes to the greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick American Pharoah 100.0% of the time over Justify.
Across all battles:
American Pharoah win rate: 29.3%
Justify win rate: 27.6%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?
Secretariat holds the crown as the #1 contender in the Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time league. Check out the full GOAT List for more!
What makes Justify so popular in the Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners league despite trailing?
Justify fans love him because he not only won the Kentucky Derby but also snagged the Triple Crown without racing as a two-year-old. His meteoric rise from anonymity to champion has a spellbinding underdog quality that endears him massively to fans.
Why is American Pharoah winning by so much against Justify?
Fans are just mesmerized by American Pharoah’s Triple Crown victory, the first in 37 years when he won it. That feat really captured the imagination of the public and left a lasting impression of dominance, giving him a massive edge in fan votes.