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 William I. Mott-trained thoroughbred battled through a muddy track to reach the finish line first ahead of noted contenders Journalism and Baeza.

Head-turning hats, bold, bright dresses, chic shoes and accessories were the basic elements of the well-dressed during the Kentucky Derby 2025.