Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty won’t run in Preakness Stakes

• Sovereignty will not run in Preakness on 17 May
• Decision extends seven-year Triple Crown drought

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, officials announced Tuesday, meaning there won't be a Triple Crown champion for a seventh consecutive year.

We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness," said Mike Rogers, executive VP of 1/ST Racing, which operates the Preakness. We extend our congratulations to the connections of Sovereignty and respect their decision."