When there’s $2 million on the line, you know you can’t pull any punches. And that’s exactly what celebrity horse trainer Bill Mott is looking to do. After his horse Sovereignty skipped the Preakness Stakes, following the victory at the Kentucky Derby in early May, Mott is eyeing to reclaim of his throne at the third jewel of the Triple Crown. And the thoroughbred’s gusto is all he needs to accomplish his dream.
Just a week ago, Mott had already claimed that Sovereignty is looking the best he has in recent weeks. ‘He’s almost a little more aggressive,” the trainer said with subtle pride, highlighting that the June 7 race could be a one-sided affair. And now, the 71-year-old trainer is back with another veiled(?) warning for his foes.
In a post by the official Belmont Stakes account on X from June 2, Mott’s latest words have been shared. “He’s improved – as many of these horses have,” the Hall of Famer said, while also acknowledging that Sovereignty’s opponents won’t be giving anyone a hall pass on Saturday. ‘This entire group, if you look at their form and the way they’ve developed over the course of this year, I think they’ve made steady progress,” Mott went on, saying how the starting lineup for the Belmont looks impressive on the books.
“It should be an interesting race on Saturday,” said Sovereignty’s trainer, making it apparent that he won’t be taking any of the runners lightly at Saratoga Park.
Bill Mott, trainer of Sovereignty:
“He’s improved – as many of these horses have. This entire group, if you look at their form and the way they’ve developed over the course of this year, I think they’ve made steady progress. It should be an interesting race on Saturday.” pic.twitter.com/eb8R1xll0Y
— Belmont Stakes (@BelmontStakes) June 3, 2025
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