Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY — On May 3, 2025, Sovereignty emerged victorious in the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, overcoming challenging muddy conditions to secure the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Race Highlights
Starting from post position 18, Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott and ridden by jockey Junior Alvarado, showcased exceptional stamina and speed. The bay colt completed the 1¼-mile race in 2:02.31, edging out pre-race favorite Journalism, who finished second. Baeza and Final Gambit secured third and fourth places, respectively.
Payouts and Betting Results
- Win (Sovereignty): $17.96
- Place (Sovereignty): $7.50
- Show (Sovereignty): $5.58
- Place (Journalism): $4.94
- Show (Journalism): $3.70
- Show (Baeza): $8.38
- $2 Exacta (18-8): $48.32
- $1 Trifecta (18-8-21): $231.12
- $1 Superfecta (18-8-21-3): $1,682.27
- $1 Super High-Five (18-8-21-3-20): $38,405.96
Purse Distribution
- 1st (Sovereignty): $3.1 million
- 2nd (Journalism): $1 million
- 3rd (Baeza): $500,000
- 4th (Final Gambit): $250,000
- 5th (Owen Almighty): $150,000
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Sovereignty positions himself as a strong contender for the Triple Crown. The next challenge will be the Preakness Stakes, scheduled for May 17, 2025.
