As expected it was Citizen Bull and Neoequos who set the early pace at the front, but as they came around the final turn to the home stretch, the favorite Journalism and Sovereignty made their late charge to the front. In the end it was Sovereignty that had more speed to close and came across the finish line first ahead of Journalism and Baeza.

THE 151st Kentucky Derby has been won by Sovereignty! Pre-race favourite, Journalism, had to settle for second after a thrilling finale to the Run for the Roses. Sovereignty jockey Junior Alvarado

Audience for NBC Sports’ Milestone 25th Kentucky Derby Presentation Peaked at 21.8 Million Viewers – Best Ever for NBC Sports