After Sovereignty’s impressive victory in the Kentucky Derby, the decision was made by the horse’s team to avoid the Preakness Stakes and focus on the Belmont Stakes instead. This choice could provoke criticism if Sovereignty does not emerge victorious in the final leg of the Triple Crown this Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

Sovereignty’s Profile

• Trainer: Bill Mott
• Jockey: Junior Alvarado
• Last Race: 1st in the Kentucky Derby by 1½ lengths
• Career Record: 6 starts: 3 wins, 2 second places
• Career Earnings: $3,672,800
• Top Beyer Speed Figure: 104 (2025 Kentucky Derby)
• Sire: Into Mischief

We willexplore Sovereignty further as we prepare for the 157th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 7. This includes looking into past performances, critical questions for Saturday’s race, and how the post draw impacts chances.

**Key Highlights: ** Despite Sovereignty’s triumph in the Derby, Journalism has been named the morning line favorite at 8-5, with Sovereignty as the second choice at 2-1.

The post position should not significantly affect Sovereignty’s chances, as he will be coming from near the back of the pack. Jockey Alvarado should have an easier time saving ground compared to his experience in the Kentucky Derby when he started from post No. 16. In that race, he could closely monitor Journalism to execute strategic tactics, now made simpler in the smaller field of the Belmont.