Sovereignty on Saturday won the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, but it’s the horse he beat that had everyone making jokes.
Sovereignty, which had 7-1 odds, beat Journalism, which had 3-1 odds. Folks all joked that Journalism the horse losing in the race was a metaphor for society and the status of journalism as an industry and profession.
Journalism fades down the stretch to Sovereignty.
— Sean Walker (@ActuallyDSW) May 3, 2025
Once again, the Kentucky Derby is a perfect metaphor. pic.twitter.com/p0n9NG9Wid
Sovereignty defeats Journalism. Tale as old as time.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) May 3, 2025
Sovereignty defeating Journalism hits a little too close to home these days.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) May 3, 2025
Journalism is FAKE NEWS
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) May 3, 2025
Some others joked that this is reflective of the notion that journalism is a profession that doesn’t pay well.
you don't get into journalism to make money
— Jason Gay (@jasongay) May 3, 2025
It appears my parents were right: Journalism doesn’t pay.
— Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) May 3, 2025
Journalism finished in second place in the famous race.
You can watch a video of the tight race down the stretch:
SOVEREIGNTY RULES THE 151st KENTUCKY DERBY! 🌹 #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/WfLBrG4Zv4
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 3, 2025
