Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Sovereignty bested Journalism on Saturday in a Kentucky Derby rematch to win the 157th Belmont Stakes, the second hosted at Saratoga. Sovereignty and jockey Junior Alvarado traversed the field of eight on a fast Saratoga track after downpours throughout the morning and early afternoon dried up before post time.

Takeaways from the 157th Belmont Stakes (G1) and other major races that were part of the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival (through June 7) at Saratoga Race Course.