US EditionWith Kentucky Derby in the books, could there be a Triple Crown bid?
- Sovereignty won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on a muddy track on May 3, 2025, defeating a field of 19 horses by 1 1/2 lengths as the 7-1 third choice.
- Sovereignty's victory amid muddy conditions raised doubts about his potential to replicate that success on firmer, quicker tracks as the Triple Crown series progresses.
- Trainer Michael McCarthy commended Sovereignty’s strong performance and highlighted the significance of navigating race conditions, while veteran trainer Bill Mott expressed caution about targeting the Preakness Stakes scheduled for May 17.
- Michael Banahan of Godolphin LLC conveyed optimism about Sovereignty’s upcoming plans, emphasizing that they are prioritizing the colt’s well-being and necessary care, while noting that a minor scrape he sustained was not serious.
- The next Triple Crown races, including the quicker turnaround Preakness and the Belmont Stakes on June 7, remain uncertain for Sovereignty and other contenders as trainers weigh recovery and race suitability.
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Kentucky Derby: Sovereignty gives UAE shot at Triple Crown
UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum owns the world’s largest Thoroughbred-racing operation, and Godolphin has now finally won the sport’s biggest race. The Dubai ruler has earned plenty of goodwill through his investment in the struggling industry, helping him to sidestep controversies regarding alleged treatment of his daughters and ex-wife, and the past use of child jockeys in camel racing, a source said. Sovereignty go…
Godolphin reflects on historic weekend at Churchill Downs
More than 17 million people tuned into NBC Saturday to watch Sovereignty win Kentucky Derby 151. It capped a historic weekend for GoDolphin Racing putting Jonabell Farm in the spotlight.Godolphin pulled off the Kentucky Oaks Derby Double. "It will be hard to ever top something like that," Michael Banahan said.With the double complete, Banahan had the chance to accept the Derby trophy in the winners circle. "I, only as a representative of Godolph…
San Bernardino Sun
Sovereignty’s Preakness status uncertain as Journalism, Baeza regroup
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail. The question now is whether that test will come sooner or later. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott didn’t sound like someone preparing Sovereignty for a trip to Baltimore to run in the 150th Preakness Stakes on May 17 at Pimlico R…
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