BREAKING NEWS Sovereignty takes thrilling 157th Belmont Stakes one month after Kentucky Derby win
Sovereignty was racing for the first time since the first Saturday in May. Owners and trainer Bill Mott decided not to enter Sovereignty in the Preakness because of the short, two-week turnaround, thereby denying themselves the chance at a Triple Crown.
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