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Los Angeles Times
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Journalism wins the $1 million Haskell Stakes to earn trip to Breeders' Cup
Journalism proved again what a great competitor and super horse he is, rallying from next to last on the backstretch to win the $1 million Haskell Stakes on Saturday at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. The stretch run was vintage but Journalism's start in the 1 1/8-mile race was poor as the 3-year-old broke seventh in the eight-horse field. He seemed to struggle, taking a fair amount of kickback from the somewhat muddy track. But around the far turn he moved to the outside and started to pick off horses, almost coming even with Gosger and Goal Oriented, who were side-by-side on the rail, at the top of the stretch. He still looked beaten mid-stretch but with about a furlong to go he got real interested, running in about four path, well clear of the other horses. Then his stride got more powerful and he breezed to a half-length win. It was his sixth win in nine lifetime races. 'I don't think he broke as well as we would have liked [Saturday],' said Michael McCarthy, Journalism's trainer. 'As soon as they got to the backside, he started engaging a little bit, but not quite like we've seen in previous races. It took him a little while to get to the front. I'm not sure if that was by design from [jockey] Umberto [Rispoli], but with a target in front of him. He's just a different horse. Journalism, who went off at 2-5, paid $2.80 to win. Gosger was second followed by Goal Oriented, Bracket Buster, Burnham Square, National Law, Kentucky Outlaw and Wildncrazynight. The win gave Journalism a free, expenses paid trip to the Breeders' Cup on Nov. 1 at Del Mar. The Haskell is part of the win-and-in program that helps to get the best horses to the Breeders' Cup. The big question is where will Journalism run next. Given that he is based in Southern California, it wouldn't be surprising to see him in the Pacific Classic on Aug. 30 at Del Mar. It would be a good prep for the Breeders' Cup Classic for a couple reasons. It would be his first race against older horses (defined as horses 4 and older) and also that the Breeders' Cup is at Del Mar. Journalism broke his maiden at Del Mar on Nov. 17. It would also mean little travel, a big plus considering Journalism has not run in Southern California since April 5 when he won the Santa Anita Derby. Saturday was his sixth race in five months and in five different states. Another option, and likely the one favored by most fans, could be the Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 23 for a potential rematch with Kentucky Derby and Belmont winner Sovereignty. The Journalism-Sovereignty rivalry has been the best the sport has seen in a few years. Sovereignty has won both of their meetings, the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, while Journalism won the Preakness, a race that Sovereignty skipped because of the two weeks of spacing between the first and second legs of the Triple Crown. Journalism was the only horse to run in all three Triple Crown races. Trainer McCarthy played his cards close when asked after the race what was up next for Journalism. 'Judging by the amount of mud on him, a pretty hot bath, a nice hot bubble bath and we'll get him back to the barn,' McCarthy said. 'We'll enjoy this tonight and kind of think about what we're going to do from here.' Journalism was an $825,000 purchase by Eclipse Thoroughbreds, which includes Don Alberto Corp. as an investor. He was sired by Curlin with Mopotism as the mare. The daughter of Uncle Mo was euthanized on July 15 after complications from colic, a gastrointestinal issue. Mopotism, who ran in Southern California for trainer Doug O'Neill, was 11 when she died.


NBC Sports
17-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How to watch 2025 Haskell Stakes: Schedule, date, full field, past winners
The 2025 Haskell Stakes takes place this Saturday, July 19, at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey. Live coverage begins at 5 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Journalism, winner of the 2025 Preakness Stakes and runner-up in this year's Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, is the morning line favorite for Saturday's event. Other contenders include Goal Oriented, who finished fourth in this year's Preakness and is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert. Click here to see the full list of entrants. See below for additional information on how to watch the 2025 Haskell Stakes. Click here to sign up for Peacock! How to watch the 2025 Haskell Stakes: Date: Saturday, July 19 Time: 5 PM ET TV Channel: NBC Live Stream: Peacock What is the venue for the Haskell Stakes? The 2025 Haskell Stakes will take place at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey. Who won last year's Haskell Stakes? Dornoch won the 2024 Haskell Stakes, finishing the race in 1:50.31. Watch the video below to relive the thrilling victory: How do I watch horse racing on Peacock? Sign up to watch all of our live sports and events, including horse racing. What devices does Peacock support? You can enjoy Peacock on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here. RELATED: Remembering D. Wayne Lukas, who could always make me believe Watch the full 2024 Haskell Stakes, part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, in which the top two Belmont Stakes finishers again went hoof-to-hoof.


New York Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Guardians vs. Reds odds, prediction: MLB best bets, picks Sunday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Ahh, the battle of Ohio. Cleveland is in Cincinnati. The Guardians' Luis Ortiz limited the explosive Phillies to one run over six strong at home, but has been quite generous on the road, allowing 17 runs over 21 innings. The Reds' Andrew Abbott has made six starts, has won twice and hasn't lost yet. Abbott has given up just one run in his past 15 frames and seven in 30 innings. Play $50 on Abbott and the Reds. Luis Ortiz James A. Pittman-Imagn Images A night to forget. The Padres lost. Our Preakness pick, Goal Oriented lost and the Kung Pao Chicken we ordered turned out to be two egg rolls and a fortune cookie. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting Nick Pivetta pitched well and left the game tied 1-1. In came Adrian Morejon and the game was over faster than you can say Journalism wins the Preakness. Seattle's Cal Raleigh hit the first pitch all the way to Coachella. Final 4-1. The fortune cookie said 'Don't bet the horses.' Down -187 seabiscuits.


Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
‘Look at the elbows!' Jockeys tangle as Journalism fights back to win Preakness
Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism showed incredible bravery to force his way out of trouble and recover lost ground to win the second leg of the US Triple Crown Two rival jockeys engaged in an incredible elbowing match as they fought out the climax to a dramatic second leg of the US Triple Crown on Saturday night. Journalism, runner-up when favourite for the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, was on a recovery mission in the £1.5 million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico racecourse in Baltimore. With Churchill Downs conqueror Sovereignty not in the line up he was hot favourite to get the job done under his Italian jockey Umberto Rispoli. But he was met with a seemingly insurmountable problem when he exited the final bend with five horses in front of him. Instead of going around the field, Rispoli opted to stick on the inside by the rail, but that option appeared to leave him with little room to manoeuvre out and produce his challenge in the straight. Although he initially made ground, rival Flavien Prat was determined to keep him in a pocket, then leaned in on Rispoli, but the Italian held his ground and Journalism forced his way between horses. By the time they got into daylight, they found Gosger had kicked five lengths clear, yet Journalism produced a devastating finishing burst to make up the ground and win by half a length. After a brief stewards inquiry, the result was confirmed. The dramatic incident was analysed by NBC Sports experts Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss. Describing the key moments, Bailey said: 'There are two really important decisions by Umberto Rispoli, first to stay on the rail. 'He has an opportunity right now to go around those horses. He chooses not to take it which puts him in position, not only to save ground, but to get through between. If he goes around, I don't know if he wins. So he runs up inside Goal Oriented right here. 'Flavien Prat on Goal Oriented starts to lay in a little bit on him here. Umberto is having none of it. He's going to hold his ground. They're getting close to Clever Again. Now the elbowing starts and it is a tight hole.' 'Look at the elbows,' Moss said. 'First it was Flavien with the elbow and then Umberto gave as good as he got and then you saw this part of it where Goal Oriented really came over on Journalism, and poor Clever Again down on the rail didn't know what to make of this. What bravery!' The winning jockey said: 'I still can't realise what this horse did today, I got in trouble at the quarter pole and he made himself go again. It's all about him – it's a pleasure to ride a horse like him. I was in a tough spot (at the top of the straight) but it's unbelievable.' British runner Heart Of Honor, trained by Jamie Osborne and ridden by daughter Saffie, finished fifth after a slow start. The trainer said: 'It wasn't looking great halfway. He was sluggish out of the gate again, got a fair amount of sand in his face, looked like it could have been a disaster halfway down the back. 'But God, he's tough, he's resolute. He stayed on great to the line, he passed all but four. Shame the Belmont is not a mile-and-a-half.'


USA Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Journalism wins 2025 Preakness Stakes: Results, highlights from Pimlico Race Course
Journalism wins 2025 Preakness Stakes: Results, highlights from Pimlico Race Course The 2025 Preakness Stakes featured a field of nine horses competing on a dirt track at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore for a distance of 1 3/16 miles, all vying for the prestigious Middle Jewel title. With coveted trainers such as Bob Baffert returning to Pimlico, there was a lot of intrigue around this race, even if Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty opted out of the race in order to focus on the Belmont Stakes. Regardless, Derby runner-up Journalism entered the race as the odds-on favorite for the win at Pimlico, just as the horse did at Churchill Downs. This time though, Journalism didn't disappoint. After a slow start, and getting pinned to the railing around the last turn, Journalism kicked into high gear down the final straightaway, squeezing in between horses, then moving to the outside of Gosger, who had been in front for almost the entire race. Journalism took the lead at the absolute last second, winning by less than a length to take the crown at the Middle Jewel. Here's everything that happened at the 2025 Preakness Stakes: Figures based on $2 bet (odds in parentheses) Journalism (Even): $4.00 Win; $2.80 Place; $2.40 Show $4.00 Win; $2.80 Place; $2.40 Show Gosger (15-1): $9.00 Place; $5.40 Show $9.00 Place; $5.40 Show Sandman (6-1): $3.60 Show Bets $2 Exacta (2-9): $33.80 $33.80 $1 Trifecta (2-9-7): $73.50 $73.50 $1 Superfecta (2-9-7-1): $303.40 *Horses listed alongside their pre-race odds Journalism (EVEN) - 1:55.47 Gosger (15-1) Sandman (6-1) Goal Oriented (8-1) Heart of Honor (20-1) River Thames (9-1) Pay Billy (11-1) American Promise (9-1) Clever Again (5-1) Pre-race favorite Journalism won the race in exhilarating fashion. After trailing for the first three-quarters of the race and being bumped into the inside railing on the last turn, Journalism found an extra gear on the final straightaway, pulling ahead of runner-up Gosger at the last possible second. Those two horses were far out in front of third-place Sandman, but that did not at all take away from the intensity that the race brought. As Journalism won Saturday's 150th edition of the Preakness, surviving one of the most rough-and-tumble stretch runs you'll ever see and coming back from what seemed like an impossible position with 1/8th of a mile to go, you can understand why the state of Maryland is about to invest $400 million to give Pimlico Race Course the facelift it deserves But, as thrilling as Saturday's race was, and as great of a horse as Journalism appears to be, did anyone but the sport's dwindling die-hards care? The answer, of course, is not really. The moment Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty was withdrawn from consideration for the Preakness, the race was essentially rendered meaningless in the greater sports landscape. And it didn't have to be that way. — Dan Wolken Click here to read Wolken's full column on the 2025 Preakness and the state of horse racing. The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 6:50 p.m. ET. The race will actually be shorter than the usual 1.5 miles though. The race will be hosted by the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, which boasts a smaller dirt track. The final leg of horse racing's triple crown sets up as a showdown between Preakness champion Journalism and Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty. Journalism got its name from one of its co-owners, Aron Wellman, who was a former sports editor of his high school newspaper in Beverly Hills, California. Wellman and other owners bought the horse for $825,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale in 2023, but had some difficulty in coming up with a name off its sire and dam — Curlin and Mopotism, respectively — so they settled on Journalism. − John Leuzzi What time is the 2025 Preakness Stakes? The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held Saturday, May 17. Post time is 6:50 p.m. ET When is the 2025 Preakness Stakes? Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 6:50 p.m. ET 6:50 p.m. ET Stream: Peacock | Fubo (free trial) Peacock | Fubo (free trial) TV: NBC NBC Location: Pimlico Race Course (Baltimore) The 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025. Fans can watch the race, which will be streamed on Peacock, and the NBC Sports. Watch the 2025 Preakness States on Fubo 2025 Preakness Stakes post positions Here's where each horse landed, and morning-line odds: Goal Oriented (Flavien Prat) | early odds: 6-1 Journalism (Umberto Rispoli) | early odds: 8-5 American Promise (Nik Juarez) | early odds: 15-1 Heart of Honor (Saffie Osborne) | early odds: 12-1 Pay Billy (Raul Mena) | early odds: 20-1 River Thames (Irad Ortiz Jr.) | early odds: 9-2 Sandman (John Velazquez) | early odds: 4-1 Clever Again (Jose Ortiz) | early odds: 5-1 Gosger (Luis Saez) | early odds: 20-1 The Kentucky Derby winner trained by Bill Mott, Sovereignty, will not compete in the Preakness Stakes, disappointing hopes for a Triple Crown winner for the seventh consecutive year. The Triple Crown, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, is one of the most coveted titles in horse racing. Sovereignty's victory over the favorite Journalism at Churchill Downs, with a time of 2:02.31, was a surprise. His withdrawal from the Preakness Stakes was an even bigger shock. The purse amount for the 150th annual Preakness Stakes has not yet been disclosed. Last year's winner, Seize The Gray, received a Woodlawn Vase and $1.2 million from the total $2 million purse. Every Kentucky Derby-winning trainer has the same day-after script when it comes to bringing their horse to the Preakness. And the line is usually some non-committal variation of 'they'll tell us' if they're physically ready to run back just two weeks later in the second jewel of the Triple Crown. Well, Bill Mott wasn't kidding Sunday, the morning after Sovereignty's victory. You could almost see the thought bubble forming around his words, telling everyone not to be too surprised if he and the management team at Godolphin, which owns the horse, decided to take a pass on Baltimore. — Dan Wolken Triple Crown: As Sovereignty skips Preakness, time for horse racing to realize Triple Crown must change The Courier Journal: Journalism to win (2-3-8 finish) Ed DeRosa writes, "As I discussed in a Courier Journal video, the win pool of this race will be very interesting given how inefficient that same pool was in the Kentucky Derby. I am referencing No. 2 Journalism being 3-1 in the win pool but closer to 2-1 in other pools. Sovereignty was the fourth choice in win wagering but second choice in the other pools. I bring this up because there is no sense trying to get cute with exactas, trifectas and such when a horse like Journalism — easily one of the top 3-year-olds in the country and the best/most accomplished horse on paper among this group — might be more than even money. I will bet him to win at odds of 6-5 or better. No. 3 American Promise should run better here than in the Derby. That seven-week layoff is an eternity for a D. Wayne Lukas trainee. No. 8 Clever Again is the 'new shooter' with the heaviest artillery." NBC Sports: Clever Again Staff writes the following with an added finish order: "For the Preakness, I am looking at the newcomers to the Triple Crown trail for a winner. Clever Again, Goal Oriented and River Thames all have potential to improve here. Clever Again was very impressive at Oaklawn in the Hot Springs Stakes, and as a son of American Pharoah, he should have no problem with the distance. The allowance race win by Goal Oriented at Churchill on Derby Day was tremendous, and he's undefeated in two starts with a license to get better. And as impressive as Sovereignty was in the Derby, we shouldn't forget that the horse that finished a neck behind him in the Fountain of Youth Stakes was River Thames. It's tough to separate these horses, but here it is:" Clever Again Goal Oriented Journalism River Thames The Preakness Stakes will enjoy its 150th running. It will take place at the iconic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. 2024: Seize the Grey Seize the Grey 2023: National Treasure National Treasure 2022: Early Voting Early Voting 2021: Rombauer Rombauer 2020: Swiss Skydiver Swiss Skydiver 2019: War of Will War of Will 2018: Justify (won Triple Crown) Justify (won Triple Crown) 2017: Cloud Computing Cloud Computing 2016: Exaggerator Exaggerator 2015: American Pharoah (won Triple Crown) It's become a trend in recent years to see Derby winning horses opt out of the Preakness. With load management becoming a more popular training technique, it appears that many trainers are opting out of the Preakness for their horses' health. The short two-week turnaround between the Derby and Preakness can sometimes prevent horses from recovering fully after their race at Churchill Downs. Even Sovereignty's trainer, Bill Mott, hinted that he'd rather focus on the Belmont Stakes, which is set for five weeks after the Derby, in order to give Sovereignty more time to recover. While the Triple Crown is a coveted achievement worth chasing, many trainers are focusing on maintaining their horses' health and long-term success instead. Post 6 has produced 17 winners at the event since 1909 with the most recent being 2021 winner Rombauer. Triple Crown winner Justify in 2018 ran out of Post 6 at the Preakness. Here's a full list of the Preakness winners out of Post 6 since 1909: 1915: Rhine Maiden Rhine Maiden 1924: Nelly Morse Nelly Morse 1927: Bostonian Bostonian 1928: Victorian Victorian 1935: Omaha Omaha 1939: Challedon Challedon 1950: Hill Prince Hill Prince 1952: Blue Man Blue Man 1960: Bally Ache Bally Ache 1962: Greek Money Greek Money 1966: Kauai King Kauai King 1974: Little Current Little Current 1983: Deputed Testamony Deputed Testamony 2006: Bernardini Bernardini 2013: Oxbow Oxbow 2018: Justify Justify 2021: Rombauer *All horses listed in order of post position; odds via 1) Goal Oriented 7-1 2) Journalism 6-5 3) American Promise 9-1 4) Heart of Honor 20-1 5) Pay Billy 11-1 6) River Thames 9-1 7) Sandman 5-1 8) Clever Again 5-1 9) Gosger 19-1