Sovereignty Triumphs at 157th Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs
Sovereignty clinched victory in the 157th Belmont Stakes, defeating Journalism by three lengths, marking its second win at this prestigious race.
Overview
- Sovereignty won the 157th Belmont Stakes held in Saratoga Springs, New York, finishing three lengths ahead of Journalism.
- This victory marks Sovereignty's second win at the Belmont Stakes, with odds of 2-to-1.
- Sovereignty previously won the Kentucky Derby but skipped the Preakness, missing the chance for a Triple Crown.
- The Belmont Stakes was relocated to Saratoga Race Course due to renovations at Belmont Park.
- Sovereignty completed the race in 2 minutes and 0.69 seconds, solidifying its status as a top contender in horse racing.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Sovereignty's significant wins in the Derby and Belmont, missing the Triple Crown opportunity.
Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes but missed the chance to become a Triple Crown winner by skipping the Preakness.
Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes for the second time with 2-to-1 odds.
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"…It’s going to forever remain an all-time horse racing “what if?”"
USA TODAY·24d·"…Sovereignty galloped to victory over Journalism in muddy conditions at the 157th Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs, New York, on Saturday in the third leg of the Triple Crown."
CBS News·24d·"…Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes."
NBC News·24d·FAQ
Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths, defeating Journalism on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs with a career-best time of 2:02.31.
Sovereignty skipped the Preakness Stakes to focus on the Belmont Stakes, thus missing the chance for a Triple Crown. The decision was made by trainer Bill Mott[4].
The Belmont Stakes was relocated to Saratoga Springs due to renovations at Belmont Park.
Sovereignty completed the Belmont Stakes in 2 minutes and 0.69 seconds, winning by three lengths over Journalism.
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