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American Pharoah's Manager Is A 23-Year-Old Millionaire Fresh Out Of NYU

by Adam Silvers
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In today's installment of "Life Isn't Fair," we find out the manager of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is a 23-year-old millionaire.

Yes, you may already know Egyptian-American Ahmed Zayat owns Pharoah, but did you know his son, who recently graduated with a degree in economics from New York University, is the horse's manager?

Justin Zayat had to study for finals in between the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, but he was all smiles this past Saturday, knowing his father's horse just made the Zayat family millions of dollars.

Speaking with USA TODAY, Justin said,

I go to class, I go to parties, I'm in a frat, I hang out with my friends.

You forgot to say you're already set for life.

The Alpha Epsilon Pi member just had one hell of a month.

When you win Preakness, you get a "TODAY" show cookie.

Thank you very much for the massive cookie! @KatieDistler @TODAYshow pic.twitter.com/dUzWOtPc97 — Justin Zayat (@JustinZayat) May 20, 2015

And you get to hang out with Governor Chris Christie.

Reppin NJ in the winner circle @GovChristie @jazz3162 @ZayatStables #AmericanPharoah pic.twitter.com/zH5eGYKbM3 — Justin Zayat (@JustinZayat) May 17, 2015

This kid loves his horse, and we all know why.

Big horse is awesome today!!!! @jazz3162 Kentucky derby champion! pic.twitter.com/vXK1GAyggP — Justin Zayat (@JustinZayat) May 3, 2015

He also loves being a bro.

@DeronWilliams look familiar? Beautiful suite. Having a great time #andreabocelli #gonets pic.twitter.com/jmpp02Qj — Justin Zayat (@JustinZayat) December 6, 2012

Citations: Meet the Fun Loving 23 Year Old Behind a Horse About to Make History American Pharoahs Owner is Millionaire NYU Student Who Wants Triple Crown So Long as it Doesnt Affect His Grades (Daily Mail)