Sovereignty, right, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race followed by Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) AP

Journalism provided a memorable farewell to the old facility at Pimlico Race Course when he pushed through a very slim opening and made up five lengths to prevail in the Preakness Stakes (G1).

Junior Alvarado, Sovereignty's jockey, picked up his first Kentucky Derby win with the victory, while Sovereignty's trainer, William I. Mott, earns his second win at the event. Racehorse Sovereignty wins the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Journalism, which came in as the favorite at 3-1 ... 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.

Journalism, who's trained by Michael McCarthy, fell short as the favorite in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kentucky Derby goes to post at 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday from Churchill Downs. At the conclusion of the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby 2025, the winner will be awarded a lush blanket of red roses and the Kentucky Derby Trophies.

The 2025 Kentucky Derby has come and gone, giving fans another exciting finish. Sovereignty defeated Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby.

Twelve days after circumstances well beyond his control hurt Journalism’s chances in the Kentucky Derby (G1), trainer Michael McCarthy was upbeat Thursday morning about how the son of Curlin will perform in the 150 th Preakness Stakes (G1) Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore,