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Journalism Favored in Rematch With Sovereignty at Saratoga’s Belmont Stakes

A Preakness victor with 1-1 odds, Journalism takes aim at a rematch with Sovereignty in Saturday’s 1¼-mile Belmont at Saratoga.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: An Aerial view of Saratoga Race Course on June 06, 2024 in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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A horse trains during morning workouts at Saratoga Race Course.

Overview

  • Belmont Park’s ongoing renovations keep the third Triple Crown leg at Saratoga Race Course for a second straight year
  • The race is trimmed to 1¼ miles, starting at 7:04 p.m. ET with pre-race coverage at 4 p.m. ET on FOX and FS1
  • Journalism heads the eight-horse field as a 1-1 favorite after his Preakness win, with Sovereignty next at 9-2 following a Derby victory and Preakness skip
  • Contenders Baeza (7/2), Rodriguez (8/1), Crudo (15/1), Hill Road (17/1), Uncaged (23/1) and Heart of Honor (22/1) round out the lineup
  • Only Journalism aims to compete in all three Triple Crown races as trainers renew arguments over extending rest periods and race spacing