They say that sports often imitate life. That was the case in Louisville on Saturday, as three-year-old colt Sovereignty overcame the odds, powered through the mud, and defeated 3 to 1 favorite Journalism to win the 151st Kentucky Derby.

There is something poetic about Sovereignty defeating Journalism, isn't there?

Here's the call.

The symbolism of Sovereignty defeating Journalism wasn't lost on many who responded to the victory on social media.

Hegseth is no stranger to mud slinging 'Journalism.'

Jockey Junior Alvarado credited divine intervention for Sovereignty's stunning victory.

He wasn't alone.

The greatest symbolism may have come in the way Sovereignty won this race. He came out in the middle of the pack, and at the turn into the home stretch, it looked as if Journalism might win. Sovereignty kept moving forward and never gave up, eventually taking the lead and securing the victory.

On a slick, muddy track at Churchill Downs, Sovereignty ran the race of his life, passing Journalism in the home stretch to win the Kentucky Derby. Sometimes sport imitates life, and there is indeed something poetic about that.

On to the Preakness.