Favorite 'Always Dreaming' Cruises To Victory At 143rd Kentucky Derby

The 143rd Kentucky Derby played out as many expected it would when favorite (9-2) Always Dreaming cruised to victory on Saturday in Louisville.

Watch ‘Always Dreaming’ win the 143rd running of the @KentuckyDerby! #KentuckyDerby #DerbyDay pic.twitter.com/GA3YppZLRY

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 6, 2017

Always Dreaming got off to a fast start out of the gate, and never looked back despite an incredibly muddy track.

He ultimately defeated Looking At Lee by 2.5 lengths.

Always Dreaming wins #KentuckyDerby, becomes sixth straight horse to win with a perfect record as a 3-year-old. Was winless as 2-year-old.

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 6, 2017