The 2025 Triple Crown season has delivered thrilling races and unexpected turns, setting the stage for an exciting Belmont Stakes. Here’s a comprehensive look at the journey so far and what to anticipate in the final leg.

Kentucky Derby 2025: Sovereignty’s Commanding Victory

On May 3, under rain-soaked skies at Churchill Downs, Sovereignty emerged victorious in the 151st Kentucky Derby. Trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, Sovereignty overcame the sloppy track conditions to defeat the favored Journalism by 1½ lengths, finishing the 1¼-mile race in 2:02.31 . Baeza secured third place, showcasing a strong performance.

Sovereignty, a Godolphin homebred, boasts an impressive pedigree, being sired by Into Mischief and out of the Bernardini mare Crowned. This victory marked Mott’s second Kentucky Derby win and Alvarado’s first.

Preakness Stakes 2025: Journalism’s Thrilling Comeback

With Sovereignty opting to skip the Preakness, Journalism entered the 150th edition on May 17 as the favorite. Trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Umberto Rispoli, Journalism delivered a spectacular come-from-behind victory, overtaking Gosger in the final stretch to win by half a length.

This win was historic for Rispoli, making him the first Italian jockey to win a Triple Crown race. Journalism, sired by Curlin, has now secured five wins in seven starts, amassing over $2.8 million in earnings.

Belmont Stakes 2025: Anticipated Showdown at Saratoga

The 157th Belmont Stakes is set for June 7 at Saratoga Race Course, marking the second consecutive year the race is held there due to renovations at Belmont Park. The race distance is adjusted to 1¼ miles, with a purse of $2 million.

Key Contenders:

  • Sovereignty: After skipping the Preakness, the Kentucky Derby winner aims to capture the Belmont, a feat last achieved by Thunder Gulch in 1995 .
  • Journalism: Fresh off a Preakness victory, Journalism seeks to avenge his Derby loss and solidify his status as a top three-year-old.
  • Baeza: With strong finishes in both the Derby and Preakness, Baeza is a consistent contender poised for a breakthrough.
  • Hill Road: Winner of the Peter Pan Stakes, Hill Road brings momentum into the Belmont and could be a dark horse to watch.

The race promises a thrilling conclusion to the Triple Crown series, with top contenders vying for supremacy.

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