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Mott just barely missed out on the Triple Crown

Sovereignty Trainer Bill Mott Reflects on Skipping Preakness After Winning Belmont Stakes

Mott just barely missed out on the Triple Crown

Sovereignty Trainer Bill Mott Reflects on Skipping Preakness After Winning Belmont Stakes

Mott was asked about the decision to skip Preakness in his post-race interview following Sovereignty's victory.

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