Sovereignty wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby

Sovereignty defeated a field of 18 challengers to win the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday evening at Churchill Downs amid soggy conditions.

Sovereignty entered the race with 5-1 odds. The heavy favorite coming into Saturday, Journalism, finished in second place. 

Sovereignty’s team — including the owner, jockey and trainer — will share winnings of $3.1 million, according to CBS Sports. The total purse is about $5 million to be split among the top five finishers. 

Rain fell on and off throughout the day and the 60-degree temperature made it feel cool for the horses and humans. That didn’t stop fans from betting, drinking, eating, smoking and shopping for souvenirs.  

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