Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will skip the Preakness Stakes, concluding another year without a Triple Crown champion. Trainer Bill Mott cited long-term health for the horse as the reason for this decision, which has been met with understanding from racing officials. Sovereignty's connections will instead prepare for the Belmont Stakes on June 7. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in horse racing, including choices made in the interest of the horseâs well-being over potential Triple Crown glory.
We want to do what's best for the horse. Of course, you always think about a Triple Crown, and that's not something we're not going to think about.
Mott told Preakness officials the plan will be to enter Sovereignty in the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel of the Triple Crown, on 7 June.
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