Saratoga Springs, NY – Sovereignty beat journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky derby Revenge to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, and the second welcomed Saratoga.
Sovereignty and Junior Alvarado junior jockey crossed the eight field on a rapid Saratoga track after the showers throughout the morning and the early afternoon before the post-post time.
The 5-2 second favorite won in 2 minutes, 0.69 seconds, beating Winning journalism from Preakness Stakes by three lengths.
Journalism was second and Baeza was third-the same 1-2-3 as the Kentucky Derby.
Journalism entered the Belmont door as a 2-1 favorite, with Baeza the third favorite at 7-2.
Sovereignty led the first stage of the triple crown by winning the derby in early May. The Colt formed by Bill Mott also preceded journalism in this race.
After the derby victory, Godolphin’s youth Optuated preakness issues To focus on Belmont, give up a shot to win the triple crown. The triple crown has not been won since 2018, when justify de Bob Baffert won the 105th Belmont Stakes to secure the third jewel.
Journalism was the only horse to run in the three legs, Win the preakness.
