Journalism Wins Haskell, Earns Breeders' Cup Berth

Journalism, a three-year-old colt trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Umberto Rispoli, staged a dramatic come-from-behind victory to win the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. Despite a poor break and trailing most of the field, Journalism surged in the stretch to defeat Gosger and Goal Oriented by a half-length, marking his sixth win in nine starts. This was his first race since the Triple Crown series, during which he won the Preakness Stakes and finished second in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, making him the only horse to compete in all three legs this year. The Haskell victory earned him an automatic berth in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar on November 1. Trainer McCarthy praised Journalism's resilience, while jockey Rispoli likened the ride to a 'diesel' that accelerates late. The win solidifies Journalism as one of the top three-year-olds of his generation.