Sovereignty won the 151 st Kentucky Derby Saturday at a sloppy Churchill Downs. At 9-1, fourth when the betting windows closed, the 3-year-old colt edged pre-race favorite Journalism. Jockey Junior Alvarado won his first Derby while owner Bill Mott notched his second.

April showers might bring May flowers, but the first Saturday in May could have plenty of both at Churchill Downs. Rain is in the forecast for the 151st Kentucky Derby, adding a new challenge for the 20 horses and their jockeys in the iconic race.

Rain is in the forecast for the 151st Kentucky Derby and could turn the Churchill Downs dirt strip into something resembling peanut butter.