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Sovereignty, skipping the Preakness Stakes, triumphed at the 2025 Belmont Stakes, defeating favorite Journalism for the second time. This win, by multiple lengths, marks the first time a horse has won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes without contesting the Preakness since 2018. Trainer Bill Mott's strategic decision to rest Sovereignty paid off, securing a $1.2 million prize for the owners. The race order mirrored the Kentucky Derby finish, with Baeza placing third. Sovereignty's victory sparks debate about his potential Preakness performance.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.