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Sovereignty Withdraws from Preakness, Triple Crown Dreams Dashed

5/6/2025

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Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty will miss the Preakness Stakes, dashing dreams of a Triple Crown this year. Trainer Bill Mott confirmed the horse will now prepare for the Belmont Stakes. This growing trend of skipping the Preakness raises concerns about ticket sales and the race's financial viability, leaving fans anxious about the future.

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Kentucky Derby champion Sovereignty will miss the Preakness Stakes, dashing dreams of a Triple Crown this year. Trainer Bill Mott confirmed the horse will now prepare for the Belmont Stakes. This growing trend of skipping the Preakness raises concerns about ticket sales and the race's financial viability, leaving fans anxious about the future.