Journalism Wins 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico

Journalism won the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, coming from behind down the stretch to fulfill expectations as the odds-on favorite two weeks after finishing second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby. The race, missing Sovereignty who skipped the Preakness to prepare for the Belmont Stakes, featured nine top horses, with Journalism beating Gosger by half a length and Sandman finishing third. This victory marked trainer Michael McCarthy's second Preakness win and was the first Triple Crown race win for jockey Umberto Rispoli, who became the first Italian jockey to achieve this milestone. Journalism thrived on the warm, drying track conditions at Pimlico Race Course, contrasting with the muddy conditions at Churchill Downs during the Derby. The 2025 Preakness was the last held at the old Pimlico before it is rebuilt, with future races planned at Laurel Park and the new Pimlico. Journalism's win positions him as a strong contender for 3-year-old horse of the year.