Distinguished double act realizes Derby dream

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky - A trainer and jockey accustomed to success. A headstrong horse with a mind of its own. Together, they harnessed their collective talents to win the Kentucky Derby.

Always Dreaming splashed through the slop for a 2 and 3/4-length victory on Saturday, giving trainer Todd Pletcher and rider John Velazquez their second wins in the race but their first together.

The New York-based duo has teamed up often over the years and is the sport's leading money winners. On their own, they were a combined 2 for 63 coming into America's greatest race.