Sovereignty set for Jockey Club Gold Cup showdown at Belmont Park

Following a victory in the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga, trainer William Mott has expressed interest in entering Sovereignty into the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on September 18. This race marks the return of racing activities to Belmont Park and will serve as a precursor to the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland.

The event is anticipated to feature a high-profile matchup between the American double-crown winner Sovereignty and the Japanese champion Forever Young. Sovereignty enters the contest with seven wins in 12 starts and career earnings exceeding $6.8 million. The race will cover a distance of 2,000 meters (1 1/4 miles).