American Pharoah: A Hero's welcome

Newly crowned Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah, has been having a great time since his he became only the 12th horse in history to win the Triple Crown.

Following his win in the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, 2015, which earned him the Triple Crown, American Pharoah returned to Churchill Downs, where he was paraded on the track and in the saddling paddock on Saturday, June 13, in front of approximately 30,000 fans.

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah was paraded at Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 13, 2015. (Photo by Wendy Wooley (EquiSportsPhotos.com)

He then returned to his home base, trainer Bob Baffert's barn at Santa Anita, on June 18, where he was greeted with a hero's welcome.

Then on Saturday, June 27, 2015, he was paraded at Santa Anita to the delight of all 21,528 in attendance.

Owner Ahmed Zayat, and his family, and trainer Bob Baffert, and his family were in attendance at both events, totally enjoying the reception.

Upon his return to California, American Pharoah was paraded in front of his Santa Anita fans on Saturday, June 27, 2015. (Photo by BenoitPhoto.com)