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.
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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.
Quotes from the 2025 Kentucky Derby: What the Trainers and Jockeys Said
The 2025 edition of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve was an unforgettable one, as Sovereignty prevailed in a thrilling finish over favored Journalism by 1 1/2 lengths with Baeza only another neck behin
Spirit of St Louis Wins Old Forester Turf Classic Stakes to Headline Derby Undercard
In a bounce-back performance, Spirit of St Louis rallied to win the $1 million, Grade 1 Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic Stakes May 3 at Churchill Downs, seizing the early season lead in the male turf division.
