Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout the morning and early afternoon dried up before post time.

Ridden by Junior Alvarado, Sovereignty swept past favored Journalism in the stretch and powered to victory. Journalism held on for second, with Baeza getting up for third.

Sammy P breaks down which horses bettors might consider backing in the Belmont Stakes on FOX. But here's one tip: This is not the year to get "cute."