Back at 1 1/4 Miles, Locked Holds Keys to Suburban
Limited pace and a cutback in distance contributed to a flat performance from Locked when he was fourth in the 1 1/16-mile Alysheba Stakes (G2) May 2 at Churchill Downs.
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Fondly Roars Back In Delaware Oaks
After finishing near the back in the Kentucky Oaks last time out, the Upstart filly rebounded with aplomb at Delaware Park, scoring her first graded stakes win
Read MoreJournalism Camp Proud; Eyes Fall Rematch at Del Mar
The cameras and the public’s attention were on Sovereignty in the minutes after he ran down Journalism to capture the June 7 Belmont Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.
Read MoreJournalism mounts incredible comeback to win 150th Preakness Stakes
Seemingly down and out for much of the 150th Preakness, pre-race favorite Journalism pulled off a furious, shocking comeback down the stretch to win at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
Read MoreCandied Gets Back to Winner’s Circle in Allaire du Pont
After a series of near misses, Candied made it back to the winner’s circle May 16, winning the $125,000 Allaire du Pont Distaff Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Read MoreKentucky Derby 2025: Journalism’s Camp Offers No Excuses for Runner-Up Finish
It would have been easy for Journalism’s connections to make excuses after his second-place finish as the 3-1 favorite in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. After all, not only had Journalism never competed over a wet racetrack prior to the race, he had never even stepped foot on an “off” track at any point in his career before the walkover for the Derby.
Read MoreBelieving big: Eclipse Thoroughbreds founder Aron Wellman writes his own Kentucky Derby story with Journalism
In a major interview, Jay Hovdey speaks to the president of the hugely successful partnership group behind the Derby favorite
Read MoreBuilt to Skip Kentucky Derby in Favor of Pat Day Mile
When Kentucky Derby (G1) entries are taken the morning of April 26, Built ‘s name will not be present. Instead, owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and trainer Wayne Catalano will enter the son of Hard Spun on the Derby’s May 3 undercard in the $600,000 Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2).
Read MoreJournalism Arrives at Churchill Downs for Derby
The morning hustle and bustle of the Churchill Downs backside had long subsided by the time a Brook Ledge van rolled up outside of Michael McCarthy’s barn at about 4:30 p.m. ET. Yet, there was still a feeling of excitement and anticipation as Journalism , the expected Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite, stepped off the van and into the shedrow.
Read More‘An amazing style and an amazing horse’ – Journalism Maintains Pole Position with Santa Anita Success
As they began the turn for home in last Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby, hot favorite Journalism suddenly looked in all sorts of bother. By the time this exciting colt hit the line, he had solidified his position as the leading three-year-old dirt runner in the US.
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