Sovereignty Wins Kentucky Derby in Muddy Showdown

Sovereignty, at 9-1 odds, outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism in a dramatic finish to win the 151st Kentucky Derby on a rain-soaked track at Churchill Downs. Jockey Junior Alvarado earned his first Derby victory, while trainer Bill Mott claimed his second, his first coming in 2019, also on a muddy track. Journalism finished second, followed by Baeza in third, Final Gambit in fourth, and Owen Almighty in fifth. Attendance surpassed 147,000 despite heavy rain, with fans wearing ponchos. Bob Baffert returned from suspension with Citizen Bull, who finished 15th, after his other entry, Rodriguez, was scratched due to injury. The race highlighted the unpredictability and excitement characteristic of the Kentucky Derby.