The rest of the Preakness field is yet to be determined. The Preakness field is traditionally much smaller than the Derby. A year ago, only eight horses entered the starting gate at Pimlico.

Sovereignty ran away with the 151st Kentucky Derby on Saturday at a muddy Churchill Downs and it only took a few minutes of celebrating before the obvious question was asked of the thoroughbred's trainers: Will the horse run the Preakness Stakes next?

Will Sovereignty run in the Preakness Stakes after winning the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs? Bill Mott on the second leg of the Triple Crown