2025

Apprentice jockey Ashley Lewis aboard Small Fry crossing the finish line during the Northern Dancer Handicap at Epsom Downs in wet track conditions.

War Hawk and Small Fry Deliver Big Wins on Challenging Derby Day at Epsom

Epsom Downs was the stage for gritty performances and surprise wins during the 246th Betfred Derby Festival. From Small Fry’s polished ride under Ashley Lewis to War Hawk’s determined finish and Sondad’s late flourish, the festival showcased talent thriving against the odds. Despite challenging weather and softened ground, it was a day that celebrated tenacity, growth, and the promise of future stars.

Sovereignty storms down the Saratoga stretch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by William I. Mott.

Sovereignty Makes It a Double: Belmont Stakes Win Fuels Crown Dreams

Sovereignty continued his dominant run on the American racing scene with a sensational victory in the 157th Belmont Stakes, just weeks after his Kentucky Derby win. Trained by William I. Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, the Godolphin-owned colt now claims two of the three Triple Crown legs. With Journalism left trailing, Sovereignty’s power-packed finish has reignited hopes for a possible future Triple Crown winner.