(CNN)Co-favorite Always Dreaming, ridden by John Velazquez, finished first in the 143rd Kentucky Derby at Louisville's Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Velazquez also rode Animal Kingdom across the line first in the 2011 Derby.
The unofficial winning time was 2:03.59.
Lookin At Lee finished in second place, and Battle of Midway rounded out the top three.
Always Dreaming wins Kentucky Derby - CNN.com