Sovereignty was running dead last for a few breathtaking strides before he and Junior Alvarado fired up to take the Jim Dandy, one length ahead of the place horse Baeza.

Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes champion Sovereignty has won the $500,000 Jim Dandy at Saratoga. On Saturday, Sovereignty rallied after losing position heading into the final turn.

For most 3-year-olds, winning the $485,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) would be a huge accomplishment. Yet there's a different perspective for a dual classic winner. Then the Jim Dandy becomes a means to an ...