“Sovereignty” for the Nation Defeats “Journalism” for the Win

How perfect the finish was at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

The final result was reported as follows:

Sovereignty reigns at the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Sovereignty, with jockey Junior Alvarado aboard, emerged victorious in 2:02.31 during the first leg of horse racing’s 2025 Triple Crown over the 19-horse field, which galloped through thick mud at Churchill Downs after daylong showers.

Sovereignty came out of the 18th gate and went off with the fourth-best odds at 7-1 as the race started. Journalism, which came in as the favorite at 3-1, placed second with Baeza (13-1 odds) rounding out the top three.

Bob Baffert, appearing in his first Kentucky Derby since 2021 due to suspension, fell short in his bid to become the winningest trainer in Kentucky Derby history as Citizen Bull placed 15th. Baffert’s six Kentucky Derby wins are tied with Ben Jones.

Here is another report:

Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop. Venezuelan jockey wins m. https://t.co/QmXOpGe1e7 pic.twitter.com/jZuXdmgqlO

— MLavandier (@MartaLavandier) May 4, 2025

The results were noted by all.

Sovereignty just beat Journalism to win the Kentucky Derby.

Welcome to America in 2025 pic.twitter.com/g0iIlqzHLh

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 3, 2025