Kentucky Derby Winner Sovereignty Returns in Saratoga Jim Dandy

Sovereignty, the 2025 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner, is set to return to racing in the $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, where he is the overwhelming 2-5 favorite. Trained by Bill Mott and owned by Godolphin Racing, Sovereignty has maintained a steady training regimen since his Belmont victory, posting solid workouts despite a slow training track. The Jim Dandy Stakes, a key prep race for the Travers Stakes, features a small field of five, including notable rivals such as Baeza, who finished third in both the Derby and Belmont and has shown potential to challenge Sovereignty. Journalism, the Preakness winner and a past challenger, is absent from this race but remains a contender for later events like the Travers and Breeders’ Cup Classic. Observers note that while some contenders like Sandman and Hill Road have had mixed performances, Sovereignty’s dominance in the Triple Crown races has positioned him as the clear leader in the three-year-old division. The Jim Dandy Stakes serves as a pivotal step for Sovereignty as he continues his campaign aiming for further championship success.