Trainer with local ties wins the Preakness Stakes with Journalism
McCarthy was born in Youngstown before moving to California during his early childhood. His father Terry was a graduate of Ursuline High School.
It's McCarthy's second win at the Preakness Stakes after Rombauer won in 2021. Journalism, ridden by jockey Umberto Rispoli, entered the race as the overall favorite at 6/5 odds.
For horses trained by McCarthy, it's the 30th first place finish of the 2025 season and 454th career win.
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