Junior Alvarado was ordered the suspension and fine for striking Sovereignty too many times with a riding crop during their winning run at Churchill Downs May 3.

Attendance was down slightly at this year's Kentucky Derby, but that didn't stop local businesses from benefiting during Derby week.

Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday.

Sovereignty won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kentucky Derby 151 offers a $5 million purse; winner takes home $3.1 million, benefiting owner, jockey, and stakeholders.

It was a sloppy track due to rainy conditions but that didn't stop Sovereignty from besting the morning-line favorite Journalism to capture the Garland of Roses.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sovereignty gave trainer Bill Mott a second Kentucky Derby victory. This time there was no doubt about it and no asterisk. The 3-year-old colt outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty gave trainer Bill Mott a second Kentucky Derby victory. This time there was no doubt about it and no asterisk. The 3-year-old colt outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism ...

Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo ...