Preakness Stakes Contenders: Will the Second-Place Finisher from the Kentucky Derby, Journalism, Participate?
Journalism Set to Compete in the Preakness Stakes
The highly anticipated Preakness Stakes, set to take place on May 17, 2025, at Pimlico Race Course, will see the participation of the favourite horse, Journalism. Trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by jockey Umberto Rispoli, Journalism has a strong track record, having won the Grade 1 Preakness and finishing as runner-up in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
Following his second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby, Journalism returned to the track on Wednesday and began his daily exercise routine on Thursday morning. The horse's ownership includes Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Elayne Stables 5 LLC, Robert LaPenta, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith.
The decision for Journalism to run at Pimlico Race Course is imminent, with the deadline a few days away. Aron Wellman, Eclipse's president and CEO, has confirmed that they are keeping the Preakness Stakes in play, stating that the decision will be based on the horse's condition and the best interest of the horse.
Meanwhile, Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, has been ruled out for the Preakness Stakes, while Rodriguez, the Wood Memorial winner, who was scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a foot bruise, may also run in the Preakness Stakes. Bob Baffert, another renowned trainer, will reportedly enter Goal Oriented in the Preakness Stakes.
Goal Oriented has proven its mettle, having won in sub-stakes levels at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs. Prior to the Kentucky Derby, Journalism was a 5-1 favourite among the odds within the Preakness Stakes futures pool.
The Preakness post-position draw will occur on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. ET. NBC will broadcast the Preakness Stakes, with the post time set for Saturday, May 17, at 7:01 p.m. This important American Classic, known for its high level of prestige, promises to be an exciting event for horse racing enthusiasts.
Fans of sports betting will find an enticing wager in the Preakness Stakes, with Journalism standing as a 5-1 favorite among the odds for the race. Regardless of whether one chooses to stake on Journalism, the horse's participation in the event promises to be a highly anticipated line in the prestigious Preakness Stakes. If Journalism's performance at sub-stakes levels such as Santa Anita and Churchill Downs is any indicator, spectators can expect a sports performance that will captivate fans of thoroughbred racing.
