The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby took place on May 3, 2025, and it delivered a thrilling finish as Sovereignty surged past the favorites to claim victory under muddy track conditions at Churchill Downs.
🏇 Kentucky Derby 2025 Winner: Sovereignty
Sovereignty, entering the race with 7-1 odds, stormed down the final stretch to win the 2025 Kentucky Derby, edging out front-runner Journalism in a dramatic finish. The colt started from post position 18 and showed impressive stamina on a sloppy track.
- Winning Horse: Sovereignty
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado (1st Kentucky Derby win)
- Trainer: Bill Mott (2nd Derby win – first was in 2019)
- Owner: Godolphin
- Winning Time: 2:02.31
- Track Condition: Sloppy (wet/muddy)
- Attendance: 147,406 fans
This marks a historic moment for jockey Junior Alvarado and a second Derby win for veteran trainer Bill Mott.
🥇 Top 5 Finishers – 2025 Kentucky Derby Results
- Sovereignty – $3.1 million prize
- Journalism – $1 million
- Baeza – $500,000
- Final Gambit – $250,000
- Owen Almighty – $150,000
💵 2025 Kentucky Derby Payouts
The betting payouts for the 2025 Kentucky Derby were solid, especially for fans who placed wagers on Sovereignty:
- Win (Sovereignty): $17.96
- Place: $7.50
- Show: $5.58
- Exacta (18–8): $48.32 for a $2 bet
- Trifecta (18–8–21): $115.56 for a $0.50 bet
- Superfecta (18–8–21–3): $1,682.27 for a $1 bet
📺 Watch the Full 2025 Kentucky Derby Replay
Relive the excitement of the 2025 Kentucky Derby by watching the full race on NBC Sports’ YouTube Channel:
🏆 What’s Next in the Triple Crown?
With Sovereignty’s commanding win in the Derby, all eyes turn to the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore. Can he continue the journey toward Triple Crown glory?
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