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Sovereignty Triumphs: A Thrilling Kentucky Derby Showdown

Sovereignty Triumphs: A Thrilling Kentucky Derby Showdown Sovereignty clinched a thrilling win at the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, marking a spectacular start to the U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.The bay colt shone in wet conditions at Churchill Downs, winning the 1-1/4-mile race in just over two minutes, edging out heavy favorite Journalism, while Baeza secured third place.This victory marked trainer Bob Baffert's return to the Derby after a three-year ban due to a past doping scandal, as Junior Alvarado navigated from the difficult 18th post position with skill and determination.

Sovereignty clinched a thrilling win at the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, marking a spectacular start to the U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown.

The bay colt shone in wet conditions at Churchill Downs, winning the 1-1/4-mile race in just over two minutes, edging out heavy favorite Journalism, while Baeza secured third place. This victory marked trainer Bob Baffert's return to the Derby after a three-year ban due to a past doping scandal, as Junior Alvarado navigated from the difficult 18th post position with skill and determination. (With inputs from agencies.

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