Journalism won the 150th Preakness Stakes in a thrilling race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Journalism, who went off at even odds in this race, edged Gosger, a long shot at 15-1, by a nose in the two-horse finish.
Coming in third was Sandman (6-1 odds), who was followed by Goal Oriented (8-1).
Journalism (2) with jockey Umberto Rispoli defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. to win the 150th Preakness stakes. (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)
Journalism finished second at the Kentucky Derby to Sovereignty, who wasn’t a part of the nine-horse field at the Preakness.
But jockey Umberto Rispoli and his trusty steed would not be denied the crown this time, though it looked bleak heading into the final stretch.
JOURNALISM OPENS AS 8-5 MORNING LINE FAVORITE FOR 150TH PREAKNESS STAKES
At the start of the race, it was Clever Again, who entered the race with 9-2 odds to win, leading most of the way. But Clever Again finished dead last.
Gosger started pulling away from the competition as the horses made the final turn into the last half mile, and that’s where the thrills began in this race.
Journalism (2) with jockey Umberto Rispoli reacts after winning the 150th Preakness stakes. (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)
Rispoli was trying to get Journalism to make a push toward the front of the pack, but there was nowhere to go. Then, Journalism and Goal Oriented bumped hard, and that could’ve had serious consequences, but both horses stayed upright.
It appeared the bump led to the separation Journalism needed, and the chase for Gosger was on as the finish line got closer.
Journalism hit an extra gear and was able to get a nose past Gosger in an official time of 1:55.47.
Journalism (2) defeats Gosger (9) to win the 150th Preakness Stakes. (Tommy GilliganImagn Images)
This edition of the Middle Jewel was a thriller until the end, and the race favorite, looking for redemption from the Kentucky Derby, got exactly that in the end.
