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And the winner is . . . the jockey’s fiancée!

American Pharoah’s triumphant rider, Victor Espinoza, has won quite a reputation as a ladies man for allegedly squiring two beautiful young blondes around town at the same time — one his betrothed, the other his so-called “lucky charm.”

Stephanie Kunkel at the Belmont Stakes.Charles WenzelbergStephanie Kunkel at the Belmont Stakes.Charles Wenzelberg

But it was the fiancée, beautiful Stephanie Kunkel, 25, who won a primo spot in Espinoza’s box at Belmont Saturday, a front row seat to his historic moment of glory.

His alleged “lucky charm,” 19-year-old equestrian Kelly Kovalchick, was nowhere in sight.

The Triple Crowner’s two-timing was exclusively reported in Saturday’s Post.

Kunkel’s mother, ­Julie Kunkel, insists that her daughter has been engaged to Espinoza for seven months.

But sources told Page Six’s Ian Mohr that he’s also been involved with look-alike Kovalchick, who would only say “I’m not confirming or denying anything” when asked about the apparent triangle.

The fiancée came to the track in a racy black and hot-pink dress, and bit her nails anxiously in the lead-up to the race before cheering on Espinoza into history.

Victor Espinoza celebrates after winning the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes.Getty ImagesVictor Espinoza celebrates after winning the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes.Getty Images
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