Horse
Journalism
Jockey
Umberto Rispoli
Trainer
Michael McCarthy
Morning Line
15
Owner
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5 LLC, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith
Skinny
Journalism had the lead down the stretch in the Kentucky Derby (G1) but couldn’t hold off Sovereignty. Rispoli thought the Santa Anita Derby winner would have won if the Derby wasn’t contested on a sloppy track. Journalism will likely be reserved just off the pace. McCarthy saddled Preakness winner Rombauer in 2021