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Sovereignty (horse)

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Sovereignty (foaled February 22, 2022) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. A winner of three Grade I stakes races as a three-year-old in 2025, Sovereignty is the first horse to win two legs of the American Triple Crown (the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes) since Justify swept all three Triple Crown races in 2018.

Infobox

Sire
Into Mischief
Grandsire
Harlan's Holiday
Dam
Crowned
Damsire
Bernardini
Sex
Colt
Foaled
(2022-02-22) February 22, 2022 (age 3)Kentucky, U.S.
Country
United States
Color
Bay
Breeder
Godolphin
Owner
Godolphin
Trainer
William I. Mott
Record
9: 6 – 2 – 0
Earnings
$5,835,300

Tables

· Statistics
2024 – Two-year-old season
2024 – Two-year-old season
Date
2024 – Two-year-old season
Aug 24, 2024
Aug 24, 2024
Date
Aug 24, 2024
Distance
6 furlongs
Race
Maiden Special Weight
Track
Saratoga
Odds
11.20
Field
10
Finish
4
WinningTime
1:10.46
Winning(Losing)Margin
(3+1⁄4 lengths)
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
Sep 27, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
Date
Sep 27, 2024
Distance
1 mile
Race
Maiden Special Weight
Track
Aqueduct
Odds
2.45
Field
6
Finish
2
WinningTime
1:36.14
Winning(Losing)Margin
(neck)
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
Oct 27, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
Date
Oct 27, 2024
Distance
1+1⁄16 miles
Race
Street Sense Stakes
Grade /Group
III
Track
Churchill Downs
Odds
1.43*
Field
9
Finish
1
WinningTime
1:43.86
Winning(Losing)Margin
5 lengths
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
2025 – Three-year-old season
2025 – Three-year-old season
Date
2025 – Three-year-old season
Mar 1, 2025
Mar 1, 2025
Date
Mar 1, 2025
Distance
1+1⁄16 miles
Race
Fountain of Youth Stakes
Grade /Group
II
Track
Gulfstream Park
Odds
3.20
Field
6
Finish
1
WinningTime
1:43.12
Winning(Losing)Margin
neck
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
Mar 29, 2025
Mar 29, 2025
Date
Mar 29, 2025
Distance
1+1⁄8 miles
Race
Florida Derby
Grade /Group
I
Track
Gulfstream Park
Odds
1.70*
Field
10
Finish
2
WinningTime
1:49.27
Winning(Losing)Margin
(1+1⁄4 lengths)
Jockey
Manuel Franco
May 3, 2025
May 3, 2025
Date
May 3, 2025
Distance
1+1⁄4 miles
Race
Kentucky Derby
Grade /Group
I
Track
Churchill Downs
Odds
7.98
Field
19
Finish
1
WinningTime
2:02.31
Winning(Losing)Margin
1+1⁄2 lengths
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
June 7, 2025
June 7, 2025
Date
June 7, 2025
Distance
1+1⁄4 miles
Race
Belmont Stakes
Grade /Group
I
Track
Saratoga
Odds
2.50
Field
8
Finish
1
WinningTime
2:00.69
Winning(Losing)Margin
3 lengths
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025
Date
July 26, 2025
Distance
1+1⁄8 miles
Race
Jim Dandy Stakes
Grade /Group
II
Track
Saratoga
Odds
0.50*
Field
5
Finish
1
WinningTime
1:49.52
Winning(Losing)Margin
1 length
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
Aug 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025
Date
Aug 23, 2025
Distance
1+1⁄4 miles
Race
Travers Stakes
Grade /Group
I
Track
Saratoga
Odds
0.30*
Field
5
Finish
1
WinningTime
2:00.84
Winning(Losing)Margin
10 lengths
Jockey
Junior Alvarado
Date
Distance
Race
Grade /Group
Track
Odds
Field
Finish
WinningTime
Winning(Losing)Margin
Jockey
Reference
2024 – Two-year-old season
Aug 24, 2024
6 furlongs
Maiden Special Weight
Saratoga
11.20
10
4
1:10.46
(3+1⁄4 lengths)
Junior Alvarado
Sep 27, 2024
1 mile
Maiden Special Weight
Aqueduct
2.45
6
2
1:36.14
(neck)
Junior Alvarado
Oct 27, 2024
1+1⁄16 miles
Street Sense Stakes
III
Churchill Downs
1.43*
9
1
1:43.86
5 lengths
Junior Alvarado
2025 – Three-year-old season
Mar 1, 2025
1+1⁄16 miles
Fountain of Youth Stakes
II
Gulfstream Park
3.20
6
1
1:43.12
neck
Junior Alvarado
Mar 29, 2025
1+1⁄8 miles
Florida Derby
I
Gulfstream Park
1.70*
10
2
1:49.27
(1+1⁄4 lengths)
Manuel Franco
May 3, 2025
1+1⁄4 miles
Kentucky Derby
I
Churchill Downs
7.98
19
1
2:02.31
1+1⁄2 lengths
Junior Alvarado
June 7, 2025
1+1⁄4 miles
Belmont Stakes
I
Saratoga
2.50
8
1
2:00.69
3 lengths
Junior Alvarado
July 26, 2025
1+1⁄8 miles
Jim Dandy Stakes
II
Saratoga
0.50*
5
1
1:49.52
1 length
Junior Alvarado
Aug 23, 2025
1+1⁄4 miles
Travers Stakes
I
Saratoga
0.30*
5
1
2:00.84
10 lengths
Junior Alvarado
Pedigree of Sovereignty, bay colt, February 22, 2022[1] · Pedigree
Country Romance (1976)
Country Romance (1976)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Country Romance (1976)
Christmas in Aiken (1992)
Christmas in Aiken (1992)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Christmas in Aiken (1992)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Affirmed (1975)
Dowager (1980)
Dowager (1980)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Dowager (1980)
Leslie's Lady(1996)
Leslie's Lady(1996)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Leslie's Lady(1996)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Tricky Creek (1986)
Harlan (1989)
Clever Trick (1976)
Battle Creek Girl (1977)
Battle Creek Girl (1977)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Battle Creek Girl (1977)
Crystal Lady (1990)
Crystal Lady (1990)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Crystal Lady (1990)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Stop the Music (1970)
One Last Bird (1980)
One Last Bird (1980)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
One Last Bird (1980)
DamCrowned (2013)
DamCrowned (2013)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
DamCrowned (2013)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Bernardini (2003)
Harlan (1989)
A.P. Indy (1989)
Storm Cat (1983)
Seattle Slew (1974)
Weekend Surprise (1980)
Weekend Surprise (1980)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Weekend Surprise (1980)
Cara Rafaela(1993)
Cara Rafaela(1993)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Cara Rafaela(1993)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Quiet American (1986)
Oil Fable (1986)
Oil Fable (1986)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Oil Fable (1986)
Mushka (2005)
Mushka (2005)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Mushka (2005)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Empire Maker(2000)
Harlan (1989)
Unbridled (1987)
Toussaud (1989)
Toussaud (1989)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Toussaud (1989)
Sluice (1998)
Sluice (1998)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Sluice (1998)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Seeking The Gold (1985)
Lakeway (1991)(family: 9-f)
Lakeway (1991)(family: 9-f)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Lakeway (1991)(family: 9-f)
SireInto Mischief(2005)
Harlan's Holiday (1999)
Harlan (1989)
Storm Cat (1983)
Country Romance (1976)
Christmas in Aiken (1992)
Affirmed (1975)
Dowager (1980)
Leslie's Lady(1996)
Tricky Creek (1986)
Clever Trick (1976)
Battle Creek Girl (1977)
Crystal Lady (1990)
Stop the Music (1970)
One Last Bird (1980)
DamCrowned (2013)
Bernardini (2003)
Indy (1989)
Seattle Slew (1974)
Weekend Surprise (1980)
Cara Rafaela(1993)
Quiet American (1986)
Oil Fable (1986)
Mushka (2005)
Empire Maker(2000)
Unbridled (1987)
Toussaud (1989)
Sluice (1998)
Seeking The Gold (1985)
Lakeway (1991)(family: 9-f)

References

  1. "Pedigree of Sovereignty"
    https://www.equineline.com/Free-5X-Pedigree.cfm/Sovereignty?page_state=DISPLAY_REPORT&reference_number=11153700&registry=T&horse_name=Sovereignty&dam_name=Crowned&foaling_year=2022&include_sire_line=Y&include_truenick=Y
  2. Kentucky Derby
    https://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses/news/tales-from-the-crib-sovereignty/#:~:text=Sovereignty%20was%20born%20Feb.,Gainsborough%20Farm%20near%20Versailles,%20Kentucky
  3. "Sovereignty wins the 2025 Belmont Stakes"
    https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/07/sport/sovereignty-2025-belmont-stakes-spt
  4. "Who owns Kentucky Derby 2025 winner Sovereignty? Meet Godolphin"
    https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2025/05/03/kentucky-derby-2025-what-to-know-about-sovereignty-owner-godolphin/79511371007/
  5. "Sovereignty is Kentucky Derby 2025 winner. Here's what to know about the horse's pedigree"
    https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2025/05/03/sovereignty-pedigree-kentucky-derby-winner-horse-bio/79511749007/
  6. The Blood-Horse
    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/280738/godolphin-sweeps-derby-oaks-preps-at-churchill-downs
  7. The Blood-Horse
    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/282966/sovereignty-catches-river-thames-in-fountain-of-youth
  8. The Blood-Horse
    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/283481/tappan-street-kicks-clear-to-win-florida-derby
  9. The Blood-Horse
    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/284112/favored-journalism-draws-post-8-for-kentucky-derby
  10. "CHURCHILL DOWNS – May 3, 2025 – Race 12 – Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve Grade 1"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20250505142346/https://www.equibase.com/static/chart/pdf/CD050325USA12.pdf
  11. "Kentucky Derby 2025: Sovereignty runs down Journalism to complete Godolphin sweep"
    https://www.drf.com/news/kentucky-derby-2025-sovereignty-runs-down-journalism-complete-godolphin-sweep
  12. Louisville Courier Journal
    https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2025/05/03/sovereignty-wins-kentucky-derby-2025-trainer-bill-mott/80017970007/
  13. "'It's More Than Even a Dream': Sovereignty Reigns In Kentucky Derby"
    https://paulickreport.com/news/triple-crown/its-more-than-even-a-dream-sovereignty-reigns-in-kentucky-derby
  14. Lexington Herald-Leader
    https://www.kentucky.com/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/article305557156.html
  15. The Blood-Horse
    https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/284395/alvarado-fined-62-000-suspended-for-ky-derby-ride
  16. Daily Racing Form
    https://www.drf.com/news/alvarado-appeals-kentucky-derby-whip-violation-fine-suspension
  17. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6337682/2025/05/06/sovereignty-preakness-2025-triple-crown-horse/
  18. ESPN.com
    https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/45471553/kentucky-derby-victor-sovereignty-returns-win-belmont-stakes
  19. espn.com
    https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/45832361/sovereignty-wins-jim-dandy-thrilling-comeback-saratoga
  20. "Sovereignty reigns supreme with Travers triumph"
    https://www.si.com/onsi/horse-racing/analysis/sovereignty-reigns-supreme-with-travers-triumph
  21. "Sovereignty will scratch from Breeders' Cup Classic due to fever"
    https://www.drf.com/news/sovereignty-will-scratch-breeders-cup-classic-due-fever
  22. "Saratoga – August 24, 2024 – Race 7"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=7&BorP=P&TID=SAR&CTRY=USA&DT=08/24/2024&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB
  23. "Belmont at the Big A – September 27, 2024 – Race 6"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=6&BorP=P&TID=BAQ&CTRY=USA&DT=09/27/2024&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB
  24. "CHURCHILL DOWNS – October 27, 2024 – Race 10 – Street Sense S. Grade 3"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=CD&CTRY=USA&DT=10/27/2024&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB
  25. "GULFSTREAM PARK – March 1, 2025 – Race 13 – Coolmore Fountain of Youth S. Grade 2"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=13&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=03/01/2025&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB
  26. "GULFSTREAM PARK – March 29, 2025 – Race 14 – Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa Grade 1"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=14&BorP=P&TID=GP&CTRY=USA&DT=03/29/2025&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB
  27. "Full Charts / Saratoga / June 7, 2025 / Race 13"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=SAR&raceDate=06/07/2025&cy=USA&rn=13
  28. "Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun Grade 2"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbPDFChartPlus.cfm?RACE=10&BorP=P&TID=SAR&CTRY=USA&DT=07/26/2025&DAY=D&STYLE=EQB
  29. "DraftKings Travers Stakes Grade I"
    https://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=SAR&raceDate=08/23/2025&cy=USA&rn=13
  30. www.bloodlines.net
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211008183147/https://www.bloodlines.net/TB/Families/Family9f.htm
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