Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism is Preakness Stakes bound.
It took a while to decide, but co-owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners made the call Sunday on social media.
“Journalism has been grand’’ since the Kentucky Derby, the co-owners posted on X, and (trainer Michael McCarthy) has green-lighted him to head to the Preakness.
“We look forward to showcasing Journalism’s talents in Baltimore in such a coveted American Classic.’’
Sent off as the 3-1 favorite in the Kentucky Derby on May 3, Journalism ran a strong race but could not fight off Sovereignty, who won by 1 ½ lengths. The Derby winner is not running in the Preakness and will race next in the Belmont Stakes on June 7.
Journalism, the Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner, has remained at Churchill Downs since the Derby and has been galloping the past few days. McCarthy was at the track Sunday to watch Journalism gallop just over a mile under regular exercise rider Marc Witkowski.
Journalism has been grand since the @KentuckyDerby and @mwmracing has green-lighted him to head to @PimlicoRC for the 150th @PreaknessStakes! We look forward to showcasing Journalism’s talents in Baltimore in such a coveted American Classic w @umbyrispoli set to ride #BelieveBig pic.twitter.com/46glTeh0gF
— Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (@EclipseTBP) May 11, 2025
Regular rider Umberto Rispoli will be aboard for the Preakness Stakes.
In the past two days, the 150th Preakness received all good news with Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman (seventh in the Derby) and Journalism joining the field.
The post-position draw and morning-line odds will be announced on Monday at 6:45 p.m. ET. Expect Journalism to be the favorite in what is looking like a field of nine 3-year-olds going 1 3/16 miles.
Expect Journalism to be the favorite in what looks like a field of nine. American Promise, 16th in the Derby, makes it three colts from the Derby set for the Preakness. New shooters are River Thames, Goal Oriented, Clever Again, Heart of Honor, Pay Billy, and Gosger.
Journalism is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith. The son of Curlin was purchased for $825,000 at the 2023 Saratoga yearling sale.
He’s 6-4-1-1 with earnings of $1,638,880.
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