Sovereignty, who entered the race with 2-to-1 odds, defeated a field of seven challengers. Journalism finished in second place.

Kentucky Derby winner, won the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs, New York, on Saturday. The Godolphin-owned 3-year-old – who came into the race as the 5-2 favorite – narrowly beat the other favorite and Preakness Stakes winner,

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty ran by Preakness Stakes winner Journalism in the stretch to win Saturday's Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.