Overview

• The 2–5 favorite broke from the outside and rallied from last to beat Baeza by a length in the Grade II Jim Dandy Stakes, covering nine furlongs in 1:49.52 on July 26.
• The five-horse field included Baeza, Hill Road, Mo Plex and blinkers-first Sandman, who finished fifth in his debut with headgear.
• Bill Mott reported Sovereignty came out of a seven-week layoff after the Belmont in fine form without any major changes to his training program.
• Veteran announcer NathanTheCaller refuted critics’ concerns about the colt’s lack of Grade I wins on fast tracks by noting his earlier victories on dry surfaces.
• With career earnings just under $4.9 million, Godolphin’s colt will target the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga on August 23.