Overview

• Trainer Bill Mott confirmed Sovereignty will not compete in the May 17 Preakness Stakes, citing the horse’s well-being as the priority.
• Sovereignty sustained a minor scrape on the right front pastern during the Kentucky Derby, though the injury is not considered serious.
• This marks the seventh consecutive year without a Triple Crown winner, with the last being Justify in 2018.
• Runner-up Journalism is now the early favorite for the Preakness, while Sovereignty will prepare for the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 7.
• The decision reflects ongoing debates over modern racing schedules, including the two-week gap between the Derby and Preakness.