Sovereign claimed victory at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville on Saturday, amidst a backdrop of rain at Churchill Downs, where fans donned ponchos to enjoy the event.
Journalism was a well-liked pick at 3-1 odds.
It was a return to form for Bob Baffert, who had not won the Derby since the 2021 incident with Medina Spirit failing a drug test, leading to the horse’s death in December.
Interestingly, all horses racing that day were descendants of the legendary Secretariat, who famously sired over 660 registered foals during his lifetime and set a Derby record with a time of 1:59.40—a record that still stands.
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