Sovereignty made history at the 2025 Belmont Stakes, capturing the final jewel of the Triple Crown at Saratoga Race Course and leaving fans with plenty of questions about what could have been.
Who Won the Belmont Stakes 2025?
Sovereignty, trained by Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, surged past favorite Journalism in the stretch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes by three lengths. This marks Sovereignty’s second Triple Crown victory of the year, having already claimed the Kentucky Derby. The win at Saratoga, with a $2 million purse, netted Sovereignty’s connections $1.2 million.
What Makes This Win Unique?
Sovereignty became the first horse ever to win both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes while skipping the Preakness. Journalism, who finished second in both the Derby and Belmont, had won the Preakness, setting up a dramatic rematch in New York. Baeza rounded out the top three, repeating the Derby’s finishing order.
Why Was the Belmont at Saratoga?
Due to major renovations at Belmont Park, the race was held at Saratoga Race Course for the second consecutive year, with a slightly shorter distance than the traditional 1½ miles.
Full Results and Key Payouts.
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1st: Sovereignty (2-1 odds).
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2nd: Journalism (8-5 odds).
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3rd: Baeza (4-1 odds)
A $2 win bet on Sovereignty returned $7.00, while the exacta and trifecta offered solid payouts for bettors.
How to Watch and What’s Next
The 2025 Belmont Stakes aired live on FOX and streamed on the FOX Sports app. With no Triple Crown winner this year, the conversation now turns to Sovereignty’s place in racing history and what the future holds for this standout colt.
Catch the full race replay and highlights for a closer look at Sovereignty’s memorable run.
