Watch: American Pharoah shows off his speed in recent video

Photo: Eclipse Sportswire

Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, who shuttled to Australia for the Southern Hemisphere's breeding season, is wrapping up his time there. Next, it'll be back to Kentucky, where at Ashford Stud he'll join the likes of recently retired Justify.

First, American Pharoah enjoyed some fun in the sun.

Coolmore Principal Tom Magnier shared video this week of the 6-year-old by Pioneerof the Nile turned out in his paddock -- and reminding us he still has speed and smarts.

Let off his lead, American Pharoah immediately lowered his head, in the same fashion he made history in 2015, and dashed away. Enjoy:

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