Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Saturday, the $1.5 million Longines Kentucky Oaks on Friday and other major developments during a memorable weekend of racing at iconic Churchill Downs.
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SLIDESHOW: Get to Know 2025 Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty
Godolphin homebred Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs for trainer Bill Mott, 71, while guided to victory by jockey
Trainer Mott Taking Wait-and-See Approach to Preakness for Kentucky Derby Victor Sovereignty
Sovereignty emerged from his come-from-behind victory in the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in good condition, aside from what trainer Bill Mott believes to be a superficial scrape to the colt’s right foreleg.
Sovereignty Prevails in Stretch Duel with Journalism to Win Kentucky Derby
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott described the result as “bittersweet” when 65.20-1 Country House won the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in 2019 at Churchill Downs following the disqualification of Maximum Security for interference.
