Sovereignty wins 157th Belmont Stakes, charging past Journalism down final stretch
Sovereignty trains on the track during a morning workout, prior to the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on June 05, 2025 in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Sovereignty has collected the final crown jewel of the year, winning the 157th Belmont Stakes on Saturday.
Journalism, the winner of the Preakness Stakes, finished second, while Baeza came in third.
Journalism entered the gate at the Belmont as the 2-1 favorite, with Baeza the third favorite at 7-2.
Sovereignty led off the first leg of the Triple Crown by winning the Derby in early May. The Bill Mott-trained colt also edged Journalism in that race.
The Triple Crown hasn’t been won since 2018, when Bob Baffert’s Justify won the 105th Belmont Stakes to secure the third jewel.
Journalism was the only horse to run in all three legs, winning the Preakness.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.