Alvarado Excited for Sovereignty/Journalism Rematch in Belmont Stakes | E018

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 18th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel Racing, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- Jockey Junior Alvarado joins the show to discuss his Kentucky Derby (G1) win aboard Sovereignty ahead of the Belmont Stakes (G1) and shares his thoughts on a budding rivalry with Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism.

- We preview the Belmont Stakes and if anyone can threaten Sovereignty and Journalism for the win.

- BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst analyzes whether returning on three weeks' rest or five weeks' rest is more successful in the Belmont Stakes.

- Lance Gasaway, co-owner and co-breeder of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan, discusses the colt's first win in the Blame Stakes (G3) since taking the 2024 Run for the Roses.

With the Triple Crown trail approaching its final race, you won't want to miss this informative episode! Tune in now for expert analysis, special guests, and all the racing news you need to know.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:00 Junior Alvarado Interview

19:36 Belmont Preview

29:11 Frank Angst on 3 or 5 Weeks' Rest Being Better for Belmont

46:13 Lance Gasaway Interview

1:01:29 Closing

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