Sovereignty beats Journalism to win Belmont Stakes
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Sovereignty has won today’s 157th running of the Belmont Stakes, the third race in this year’s Triple Crown. Sovereignty won two legs of this year’s Triple Crown after winning the Kentucky Derby in May.
Jockey Junior Alvarado reacts aboard Sovereignty (2), as he crosses the finish line ahead of Journalism (7), with jockey Umberto Rispoli up, to win the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) AP
Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, is back for the final race of the Triple Crown season and will face stiff competition.
There are no top favorites in the 2025 Belmont. Instead, there are three co-favorites. The 157th running is the best Belmont in years. And the hardest to bet.