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Although he fell short of clinching the Triple Crown title, Journalism delivered a phenomenal campaign: two Grade I victories and two runner-up finishes in the sport’s highest-stakes races.

Not just a fast horse, Journalism has become the very symbol of grit and tenacity, and a global talking point in racing circles.

Owned by a leading stable based in Santa Anita, this 3-year-old colt entered the Triple Crown trail with a reputation as a tireless grinder. Trainer Michael McCarthy always believed in the horse’s unique temperament.

“He’s not the quickest out of the gate, but his closing speed is phenomenal,” McCarthy noted.

At the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Journalism lived up to that billing. Amid a high-pressure race at Churchill Downs, he surged forward in the final stretch to finish runner-up behind the sensational Sovereignty, sparking talk of a new rivalry brewing on the turf.

Eager to shake off the Derby loss, Journalism bounced back emphatically at the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown.

In what many called the most dramatic Preakness in a decade, he threaded through traffic and made a daring late move on the final turn, snatching victory by half a length.

The win catapulted his status and reignited dreams of a possible Triple Crown title.

Tensions peaked ahead of the Belmont Stakes 2025, held at Saratoga Race Course due to ongoing renovations at Belmont Park.
The media framed it as a battle not just of speed, but of heart, stamina, and mental resilience — Journalism vs. Sovereignty.

During the race, Journalism boldly took the lead on the final turn, setting a blistering pace. But Sovereignty, who had skipped the Preakness and came in fresher, surged in the last 200 meters to reclaim victory.

Journalism finished runner-up once again, but with a record of two second-place finishes and one win in all three Triple Crown legs, his consistency and courage won him admiration far beyond the winner’s circle.

Trainer McCarthy has hinted at future targets for the colt born on February 6, 2022, in Kentucky. Upcoming races could include the Travers Stakes at Saratoga this summer, followed by the Breeders’ Cup Classic later in the year.

Sire: Curlin — two-time American Horse of the Year (2007 & 2008), now standing at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms with a stud fee of $225,000 per season.

Dam: Mopotism — winner of the Grade II La Canada Stakes, and a multiple Grade I runner-up, amassing over $876,000 in career earnings.

Journalism is Mopotism’s first foal, making his rise this season all the more remarkable for breeders, owners, and fans alike.