So, like, the latest winner of horse racing’s ultimate competition is this horse called Sovereignty. The 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs was all muddy and wet, but the race itself was pretty clean, you know what I mean? Journalism, the favorite for betting peeps, was looking good to win on the final turn, but then Sovereignty came out of nowhere and was like, “Move aside, buddy,” and just zoomed past Journalism to cross the finish line first.
Now, let’s talk about Sovereignty and the peeps behind him, okay? First off, Sovereignty is a bay colt and is three years old. His jockey, Junior Alvarado, who’s 38 and from Venezuela, got his first Derby win with Sovereignty in 2025. And guess what? His fam was there watching him do his thing. How cool is that?
The trainer of Sovereignty is a 71-year-old dude named William Mott. This guy from South Dakota has won the Belmont Stakes in 2010 and the Kentucky Derby in 2019. And get this, the 2019 Derby was also on a wet track at Churchill Downs. Talk about deja vu, right?
Oh, and Sovereignty is owned by Godolphin. They must be pretty stoked since Sovereignty brought home $3.1 million out of the $5 million purse for winning the Derby. Not too shabby, huh?
Now, the big question is, will Sovereignty be racing in the Preakness Stakes? This race is his shot at winning the Triple Crown, last achieved by Justify in 2018. He’s set to race on May 17, but the team is gonna see how he’s feeling after the Derby before making a final decision.
So yeah, the 2024 Kentucky Derby is coming up real soon. Get ready to dive into the history and details of this epic race. Who knows what surprises are in store this time around? Not really sure why this matters, but it’s always fun to see who comes out on top and makes history in the world of horse racing. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like every Derby brings something new and exciting to the table. Can’t wait to see what unfolds this year!
