Overview

• Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by Bill Mott, claimed victory in the 151st Kentucky Derby, finishing the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:02.31.
• Morning-line favorite Journalism finished second, with Baeza and Final Gambit completing the top four in the race's $5 million purse distribution.
• The race was held under challenging conditions, with persistent rain creating a sloppy track that tested the 19-horse field.
• The event set a new attendance record, with 147,406 spectators braving the rain to witness the 'Run for the Roses.'
• Attention now shifts to the Preakness Stakes on May 17, where Sovereignty will compete for the second leg of the Triple Crown.