Journalism (USA) Horse
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About
Journalism is a 4yo bay from the United States trained by Michael W. McCarthy. The horse is by Curlin out of Mopotism. Journalism has recorded seven victories in its career. On 18 May 2025 at Pimlico, it captured its biggest win, the $2,000,000 Preakness Stakes. The horse has been a profitable choice for bettors, delivering a 58% return on investment for those who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Del Mar 19-Jul-26 1710m FIRM R8 Hcp $189,000 (of $300,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:42.650, SP: 1.14 1st Journalism ( U Rispoli 125 ) 2nd Shea Brennan ( A Ayuso 118 ) 0.75L 3rd Iron Man Cal ( A Fresu 119 ) 3.00L See full results | U Rispoli 56.7kg | 1 (5) |
| Saratoga 07-Jun-26 1609m R11 Hcp $100,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:34.850, SP: 3.25 1st Nysos ( F Prat 126 ) 2nd Knightsbridge ( J Alvarado 121 ) 4.00L 3rd Journalism ( J Ortiz 125 ) 4.75L See full results | J Ortiz 56.7kg 4.75L | 3 (7) |
| Oaklawn Park 19-Apr-26 1811m R11 Hcp $125,000 (of $1,250,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:47.490, SP: 2.88 1st White Abarrio ( I O Jr 121 ) 2nd Sovereignty ( J Alvarado 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Journalism ( J Ortiz 119 ) 3.25L See full results | J Ortiz 54kg 3.25L | 3 (6) |
| Del Mar 02-Nov-25 2010m FIRM R9 Longines Breeders' Cup Classic (Stakes) $490,000 (of $7,000,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:00.190, SP: 6.50 1st Forever Young ( R Sakai 126 ) 2nd Sierra Leone ( F Prat 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Fierceness ( J Velazquez 126 ) 1.00L 4th Journalism ( J Ortiz 122 ) 3.75L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg 3.75L | 4 (9) |
| Del Mar 31-Aug-25 2010m FIRM R10 Pacific Classic Stakes (Stakes) $200,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:01.000, SP: 1.44 1st Fierceness ( J Velazquez 124 ) 2nd Journalism ( U Rispoli 118 ) 3.25L 3rd Ultimate Gamble ( K Kimura 124 ) 6.50L See full results | U Rispoli 53.5kg 3.25L | 2 (7) |