US EditionKentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty Scratched From the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a Fever
Trainer Bill Mott is closely monitoring Sovereignty’s mild fever and blood test results ahead of the Breeders’ Cup Classic, with participation still uncertain days before the race.
- Monday night, Sovereignty spiked a fever at Del Mar, putting his spot in the $7 million Classic in question, trainer Bill Mott said Tuesday morning.
- At the barn at Del Mar, vets drew blood and monitored results while Mott awaited blood test results; medication given around 6 a.m. normalized Sovereignty's temperature by mid-morning.
- On the track, Sovereignty had a half-mile workout Monday morning and has started six times this year, winning every race but the Florida Derby, highlighting his dominance for Godolphin.
- Wednesday, Mott announced Sovereignty was scratched and stressed he will not run unless he is 100%, with the team monitoring him daily before the Breeders' Cup Classic.
- The race's role in naming Horse of the Year is now altered as morning-line maker David Aragona said Fierceness becomes the new favorite at 5-2 with Sovereignty out.
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Sovereignty Gets Prayers From Billionaire Mike Repole and Racing World After Breeders’ Cup Classic Scratch
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar lost its headline act and overwhelming favorite when Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty was scratched from the $7 million race. The star three-year-old colt, who was established as the heavy 6-5 morning line favorite, was withdrawn after developing a fever just days before the world championship event. Trainer Bill Mott confirmed his colt’s situation, stating, “He spiked another fever e…
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Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a fever
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner and Breeders' Cup Classic favorite Sovereignty has been scratched from the $7 million world championship race after catching a fever.
Notebook: Fever could keep Sovereignty out of BC Classic; Juvenile race shrinks
DEL MAR — It was late Monday afternoon when Bill Mott’s assistant phoned with the news no trainer wants to hear. Our horse has a fever. Not just any horse, but the headline horse of 2025: Sovereignty, winner of the Kentucky Derby, Belmont and Travers, the heavy favorite for Horse of the Year and the 6-5 morning-line pick in Saturday’s $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. “As of right now, there’s a possibility that he won’t make the race…
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