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Sovereignty Wins the 2025 Kentucky Derby!

Sovereignty Wins the 2025 Kentucky Derby! Sovereignty Wins the 2025 Kentucky Derby! The 151st Kentucky Derby delivered a thrilling finish as Sovereignty, a 7-1 underdog, surged past the favorite, Journalism, to claim victory on a muddy Churchill Downs track. The win marks a momentous achievement for trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado. Sovereignty Wins the 2025 Kentucky Derby! A Dream Come True for Bill Mott For Bill Mott, this Kentucky Derby win is a culmination of a lifelong passion. As he watched the replay, his emotions overflowed. "I never even dreamed I would ever be here," he shared, reflecting on his journey from a young boy listening to races on the radio to a Kentucky Derby champion. Read the full interview here. (Replace with a real link to an interview or article if available) Junior Alvarado's Faith ...

2025 Kentucky Derby: The Run for the Roses is Here!

2025 Kentucky Derby: Odds, Horses, Jockeys & Predictions - Courier Journal 2025 Kentucky Derby: The Run for the Roses is Here! The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for May 3, 2025, at 7:02 p.m. ET. Nineteen horses are vying for the title of champion, making this year's race a thrilling contest. While *Journalism* currently holds the favorite position, a significant upset is always a possibility, as evidenced by recent winners with double-digit odds. 2025 Kentucky Derby Odds & Contenders The morning line odds, as of 10:06 a.m. on 5/3/25 from kentuckyderby.com, show a competitive field. *Journalism* sits at 7-2, but several horses, including *Sandman* (9-2), *Sovereignty* (9-1), and *Baeza* (17-1) are also considered strong contenders. Post Position Horse Odds 1 Citi...