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A Thrilling Victory at the 150th Preakness Stakes
In Baltimore, the 150th Preakness Stakes turned out to be a day for the books. It wasn’t just great, it was downright breathtaking. A 3-year-old colt stole the show by overcoming obstacles and delivering a stunning performance down the stretch to clinch the victory by a mere half-length margin. The runner-up from the Kentucky Derby is now eyeing a rematch with the Derby champion Sovereignty at the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga three weeks from now. Sovereignty’s trainer, Bill Mott, decided to skip the Preakness due to the short two-week gap between races.
The star of the show, Journalism, faced a moment of defeat when he collided with Goal Oriented at the top of the stretch, creating a tense situation. Despite the commotion, Journalism managed to find a gap and challenge Gosger, who was leading by five lengths at that point. Although a post-race inquiry was conducted, the finishing order remained unchanged. Journalism completed the 1 3/16-mile race in 1 minute 55.37 seconds, showcasing incredible determination and resilience.
A Tale of Guts and Glory
The triumphant colt, Journalism, is owned by a group of eight entities, with Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbreds leading the pack. Trainer Michael McCarthy and Wellman share a long-standing friendship, dating back to their days as racing enthusiasts at Santa Anita. Wellman praised the victory, emphasizing the courage displayed by all involved in the journey. From McCarthy’s bold decision to compete to Rispoli’s fearless riding, and Journalism’s unwavering spirit, the win symbolized the essence of perseverance and determination.
Rispoli, the jockey, made history as the first Italian rider to claim victory in a Triple Crown race. Overwhelmed with emotion, Rispoli described the surreal feeling of crossing the finish line in such a prestigious event. Despite the challenges faced during the race, Journalism’s team emerged victorious, marking a significant milestone in their careers. As the celebrations ensued, the spotlight shifted to the Belmont Stakes, where a highly anticipated rematch between Journalism and Sovereignty awaits. The future looks promising for Journalism, but only time will tell if he will continue his winning streak in New York.
