Sovereignty's Decision to Skip Preakness Stakes

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, opting to compete in the Belmont Stakes instead.

Key Points

  • Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths.
  • Trainer Bill Mott decided to point Sovereignty towards the Belmont Stakes instead of the Preakness.
  • Sovereignty's victory at the Kentucky Derby marked the first Derby win for the ownership group Godolphin and jockey Junior Alvarado.

Pros

  • Sovereignty's team is prioritizing the horse's well-being by opting out of the Preakness Stakes after a grueling Kentucky Derby win.

Cons

  • Fans will miss the opportunity to see Sovereignty attempt to win the Triple Crown by competing in the Preakness Stakes.