CNN
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Favorite journalism came from behind to the finish line on the first Saturday to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Baltimore’s Pimlico racecourse.
Journalism framed the Gosgar half-length in a thrilling race that had no meaning in triple crowns.
The Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty did not compete in the second round of the three races that make up the Triple Crown. Instead, Colt is preparing for the Belmont Stakes on June 7th.
Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy, ridden by Humberto Rispoli, entered the field of nine horses with odds of 6-5.
Journalism hit goal orientation as the horse rounded the far turns before it regained momentum.
However, with less stretch, journalism appeared to have another triple crown finish in second place. Journalism was a runner up in the Kentucky Derby on May 3rd.
However, the 3-year-old was blown away with a powerful force that eventually blew away Gosger, a long shot of 15-1.
Rispoli reflected the preakness mount of his first career.
“When I first came to the US, I can’t really understand what the Triple Crown means until I went with my favorite horse to ride the Kentucky Derby,” Rispoli said in a post-race interview. “I can tell you, I couldn’t sleep four nights after the Kentucky Derby.”
He added:
McCarthy won his second career Preakness victory, thinking another second place would end when journalism was behind.
“When I saw it, I lived myself in the fact that it was another great effort, maybe a little shorter, but that shows evidence that this horse has.
“Deep inside, I thought we would be two of two here, what do you know?
Sandman finished third.
Saturday’s race was the last race at the historic Pimlico.It will be destroyed and rebuilt for modern buildings.
Preakness Stakes will move to Laurel Park, Maryland for the 2026 race for the 2026 race, with horse racing Middle Jewel returning to Baltimore in 2027.