In a thrilling rematch, Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, triumphed over Journalism in the muddy conditions of the 157th Belmont Stakes held in Saratoga Springs, New York, marking the third leg of the Triple Crown. With 2-to-1 odds, Sovereignty secured victory, replicating the Derby’s top three finishers, while also becoming the first horse to win the Derby, skip the Preakness, and win the Belmont since Thunder Gulch in 1995. The race, shortened to 1 1/4 miles due to renovations at Belmont Park, saw Jockey Junior Alvarado ride Sovereignty to victory amid ongoing appeals regarding his previous suspension.
