Sovereignty beats out favorite Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby

The victory hands Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado his first career win in the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty's trainer, Bill Mott, has won the Kentucky Derby once before.

May 4, 2025 - 02:57
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Sovereignty beats out favorite Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, left, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race followed by Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.

The victory hands Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado his first career win in the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty's trainer, Bill Mott, has won the Kentucky Derby once before.

(Image credit: Abbie Parr)