Sovereignty overtakes Journalism to win Kentucky Derby, confounding viewers with a results board that reads like a political debate rather than a horse race. When Sovereignty rallies past Journalism, even seasoned sportswriters are left wondering—is this the most literally named Derby ever?

Though it sounds like tabloid satire, Sovereignty dethroned Journalism at Churchill Downs, leaving those deciphering the Kentucky Derby results squinting twice. This unforgettable Sovereignty versus Journalism showdown will go down as the Derby where language—and horseflesh—made history.