2025 Belmont Stakes Victory Granted to Sovereignty, Securing Two Out of Three Triple Crown Races
2025 Belmont Stakes Recap: A Thrilling Triple Crown Rematch
Get ready for some high-stakes horse racing action as the 2025 Belmont Stakes unfolded on Fox Saturday afternoon, right here in Saratoga Springs, New York!
This was a anticipated showdown between Kentucky Derby champion, Sovereignty, and Preakness Stakes winner, Journalism. In the Derby, Journalism had started as a clear favorite, but Sovereignty took the lead near the finish line. Unfortunately, Sovereignty sat out the Preakness, leaving Journalism to win with a spectacular comeback against major traffic.
Fast-forward to the Belmont, where the two favorites, Journalism (2-1) and Sovereigenty (5-2), went head-to-head. It looked like they would dominate the competition, even with the fast track conditions. Baeza, another strong contender, was right behind them, sitting comfortably at 4-1.
Rodriguez set the pace early on, with Crudo following closely behind. Journalism stuck to his usual strategy, waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce. As the quarter mile mark approached, Journalism made a bold move, overtaking the race lead, only to be chased down by Sovereignty in a near-repeat of their Derby showdown. In the end, it was a familiar victory—Sovereignty claimed another win!
Now the question looms: what might have happened if Sovereignty had competed in the Preakness? Could he have clinched a historic Triple Crown title? And was Journalism left disappointed by a series of unexpected results, given his early favorite status and his win in the Preakness?
Baeza finished the race in third place, replicating his finish from the Derby. All in all, the 157th Belmont Stakes was another outstanding racing event for Sovereignty, capping off an incredible season for the three-year-old!
Key Points
- Sovereignty and Journalism were the clear favorites in the 2025 Belmont Stakes, with Rodriguez setting the early pace.
- Journalism made a big move to take the lead but was challenged by Sovereignty, who ultimately secured the win in a similar fashion to their Derby showdown.
- Baeza finished in third place, matching his Derby finish. The question lingers: what would have happened if Sovereignty had raced in the Preakness?
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Stay tuned for more exciting racing action! 🏇🏆🐎
[Footnotes]
[1] For more detailed insights into how Sovereignty, Journalism, and Baeza fared in the 2025 Triple Crown races, check out our comprehensive breakdown.[2] New York Times. (2025, June 6). Sovereignty Wins the Belmont Stakes; Journalism Comes Up Short Again. [online article][3] CBS Sports. (2025, June 6). Sovereignty dominates the Belmont Stakes, clinching the second jewel of the Triple Crown. [online article]
Place your bets for the next sports racing event: the 2025 Preakness Stakes, where Journalism will look to redeem himself after his close loss at the Belmont Stakes.
Meanwhile, Sovereignty, the current champion, might decide to defend his title, leaving horse racing fans eagerly anticipating their high-stakes rematch. The question remains: will Sovereignty clinch a historic Triple Crown title if he competes in all three races?
