Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 3 Journalists Share Posted May 3 Let go at odds of 7.98-1 despite a resume that screamed potential GI Kentucky Derby winner, Godolphin homebred SOVEREIGNTY (c, 3, Into Mischief–Crowned, by Street Sense) tracked favored Journalism (Curlin) into the long Churchill Downs stretch, drew alongside entering the final furlong and inched away in the final yards to give the far-flung Godolphin operation its first-ever victory in the Run for the Roses. It is a third Kentucky Derby winner for the all-conquering Into Mischief in the last five years, joining Authentic and Mandaloun and is the second Derby winner for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott following on from the promoted Country House. Junior Alvarado, just three weeks removed from an injury-enforced absence, was piloting his first Kentucky Derby winner. Sovereignty continues a magical weekend for Godolphin, whose homebred filly Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro) took out Friday's GI Kentucky Oaks while Ruling Court (Justify) struck in the G1 Betfred 2000 Guineas at Newmarket early Saturday morning. This space will be updated SOVEREIGNTY WINS THE KENTUCKY DERBY! Bill Mott trains and @JuniorandKellyA was aboard for @godolphin! pic.twitter.com/wOzqOFVRkb — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) May 3, 2025 The post ‘Good’-olhpin! Sovereignty Completes Oaks/Derby Double For Sheikh Mohammed appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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