Sovereignty Clinches 2025 Belmont Stakes Title
Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by Bill Mott, won the 2025 Belmont Stakes, defeating Journalism in a race seen as a potential Triple Crown contender, with the victory raising questions about the decision to skip the Preakness. The win marked Mott's fourth Belmont victory and highlighted Alvarado's rising career, amid discussions about the race's future location.