Election Outcome for Belmont 2025: Sovereignty Takes the Lead, Journalism Holds Second Place, Baeza Shines Third
Riding high off their Kentucky Derby victory, Sovereignty and Junior Alvarado sought to replicate their success in the 157th Belmont Stakes. The event, held at Saratoga Race Course, brought together Sovereignty's rivals, including the favored Journalism, who had triumphed in the Preakness Stakes.
Just like in Louisville, Sovereignty entered Belmont with a 7-2 odds, coming second to the 2-1 favorite, Journalism. Despite the rain that temporarily paused the New York afternoon, the track was deemed fast, creating a race conditions similar to the Derby.
Starting from the second stall in the gate, Sovereignty had a solid start, keeping pace with the competition. Rodriguez, under Mike Smith, took the lead, but Sovereignty persistently stayed close, shadowing Journalism just off the lead.
As the horses entered the far turn, Alvarado masterfully maneuvered Sovereignty wide, creating a clear shot for the colossal chestnut horse. Sovereign in power and steely in focus, Sovereignty neared the homestretch, effortlessly passing Journalism to claim a 3-length lead at the wire.
It was a display of dominance, reminiscent of Sovereignty's Kentucky Derby victory. His victory earned him a hefty $1.2-million share of the Belmont's $2-million purse.
Looking back at the betting odds, assessing expert analyses, and the financial stakes, one can't help but question those who doubted Sovereignty after his Kentucky triumph. His unlikely Belmont victory makes a compelling argument for the horse's tenacity, adaptability, and incomparable athletic ability.
Trainer William Mott, maintaining his trademark humility, expressed his satisfaction with the win and accredited the success to his jockey and Sovereignty himself. Alvarado recounted the triumphant run, acknowledging his shock at Sovereignty's unparalleled ease during the final stretch.
Sovereignty's 2025 race history is filled with milestones in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He won the Derby, defeating the favored Journalism, and then repeated his feat in the Belmont, proving his prowess and adaptability on the racetrack.
In a memorable turn of events, Sovereignty became the first horse ever to win the Derby, skip the Preakness, and then win the Belmont Stakes, carving his name into the history books. With such a remarkable run, one can only wonder what the future holds for this unstoppable Thoroughbred.
Sovereignty's impressive victory in the 2025 Belmont Stakes, following his Kentucky Derby triumph, occurred against rivals like Journalism, as they raced on the Saratoga Race Course. William Mott, Sovereignty's trainer, attributed the win to Junior Alvarado's skillful riding and Sovereignty's performance, mirroring their Kentucky Derby success.
During the Belmont Stakes, Sovereignty repeated his Derby victory, defeating the favored Journalism and carving his name into history as the first horse to win the Derby, skip the Preakness, and then win the Belmont Stakes. With his notable athletic ability, Sovereignty continued to establish a significant racing legacy.
