Journalism (USA)

Country

United States

Foal Date

06-Feb-22

Colour

bay

Sire

Curlin

Dam

Mopotism

Prize Money

$6489929

Trainer

Michael W. McCarthy

Owners

Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 Llc, Lapenta, Robert V, Magnier-lessee, Mrs John, Smith-lessee, Derrick And Tabor-lessee, Michael B

About

Journalism is a 3yo b from the United States trained by Michael W. McCarthy. The horse is by Curlin out of Mopotism. To date, Journalism has won six races. On May 18, 2025 at Pimlico, it captured its biggest victory, taking the $2,000,000 Preakness Stakes. The animal has been a lucrative proposition for bettors, delivering a 290% return on investment for those who supported it throughout its career.

Raced At

Del Mar • Monmouth Park • Saratoga • Pimlico • Churchill Downs • Santa Anita • Los Alamitos Racecourse

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Del Mar 31-Aug-25 2011m FIRM R10 Pacific Classic Stakes (Stakes) $200,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:01.000, SP: 1.44	U Rispoli 53.5kg 3.25L	2 (7)
Monmouth Park 20-Jul-25 1810m FIRM R12 NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes (Stakes) $630,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:48.150, SP: 2.00 settled off the pace, moved up three wide at the half mile marker, advanced three wide on the far turn, came four wide into the lane, rallied steadily in the middle of the track, surged in deep stretch was up in the final yards for the win.	U Rispoli 55.3kg	1 (8)
Saratoga 08-Jun-25 2011m GOOD R13 Belmont S. Presented by NYRA Bets (Stakes) $400,000 (of $2,000,000) Barrier 7, SP: 3.00 Bobld aftr st,4-3w 1st	U Rispoli 57.2kg 3.00L	2 (7)
Pimlico 18-May-25 1911m FIRM R13 Preakness Stakes (Stakes) $1,260,000 (of $2,000,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:55.470, SP: 10.00 Thru tight 3/16,surged	U Rispoli 57.2kg	1 (9)
Churchill Downs 04-May-25 2011m FIRM R12 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Stakes) $1,000,000 (of $5,000,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:02.310, SP: 5.00 Bid 5w, led, gave in	U Rispoli 57.2kg 1.50L	2 (19)
Santa Anita 06-Apr-25 1810m FIRM R10 Santa Anita Derby (Stakes) $315,000 (of $500,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:49.560, SP: 11.00 Shuffled/bpd7/16,tip3w	U Rispoli 56.2kg	1 (5)
Santa Anita 02-Mar-25 1709m FIRM R8 DK Horse San Felipe Stakes (Stakes) $189,000 (of $300,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:42.240, SP: 4.00 Ins-3wd2nd,best late	U Rispoli 56.2kg	1 (5)
Los Alamitos Racecourse 15-Dec-24 1709m FIRM R8 Los Alamitos Futurity (Stakes) $126,001 (of $200,001) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:23.040, SP: 7.00 3w,aim4w,going away	U Rispoli 54.4kg	1 (5)
Del Mar 18-Nov-24 1609m FIRM R6 Md $34,019 (of $53,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:16.490, SP: 5.00 Ins,tip3w,reeld in foe	R Gonzalez 54.4kg	1 (10)
Santa Anita 28-Oct-24 1207m FIRM R4 Md $5,400 (of $53,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:50.710, SP: 9.00 3wd-inside, late run	U Rispoli 55.3kg 2.75L	3 (5)