Sovereignty, winner of the Kentucky Derby, secured a second Triple Crown leg by winning the 2025 Belmont Stakes. Mirroring his Derby victory, Sovereignty outpaced the favored Journalism in a thrilling finish. The horse skipped the Preakness Stakes to prepare for Belmont, a decision vindicated by Saturday's win, according to his trainer. Baeza, who placed third in both races, followed Sovereignty again. The win raises the hypothetical question of whether Sovereignty could have achieved a Triple Crown had he competed in the Preakness.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.