Journalism wins the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes
Summary
Journalism won the 150th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The horse came from behind to win against eight other horses, including runner-up Gosger. Journalism’s jockey, Umberto Rispoli, made history as the first Italian to win a Triple Crown race.Key Facts
- Journalism was the favorite to win with 8-5 odds.
- Journalism finished the 1 3/16 mile race in 1:55.37.
- Trainer Michael McCarthy earned his second Preakness victory with Journalism.
- Jockey Umberto Rispoli is the first Italian to win a Triple Crown race.
- Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, did not race in the Preakness but is expected to run in the Belmont Stakes.
- The 2025 Preakness was the last at Pimlico before it is torn down and rebuilt.
- Next year, the Preakness will be held at Laurel Park, near Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
- Only three horses from the Kentucky Derby competed at the Preakness this year.
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