Updated: May 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby (40 images)
By UPI Staff
Fans in bold hats and sharp suits gather at Churchill Downs for the 151st Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday. From the first race to the famed “Run for the Roses,” the day is filled with high-stakes action, Southern charm, and timeless tradition.
Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 3, 2025. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
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Trainer William Mott holds the Derby trophy after winning. Photo by John Sommers II/UPI
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