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Journalism Rallies to Win Haskell Invitational, Secures Breeders’ Cup Classic Berth

The seven-figure payday arrived after a poor break left him seventh early, fueling a midway rally past the leaders in the final furlong.

Umberto Rispoli, atop Journalism, reacts after winning the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race May 17, 2025, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
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Overview

  • Journalism overcame a poor start to charge from seventh and win the $1 million Grade 1 Haskell Invitational by a half‐length under jockey Umberto Rispoli.
  • The victory is his sixth in nine starts and makes him the only colt to contest all three legs of the 2025 Triple Crown.
  • Trainer Michael McCarthy highlighted the colt’s adaptability and determination after a challenging break and varied track conditions.
  • By capturing the Win and You’re In qualifier at Monmouth Park, Journalism earned an automatic berth in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar on Nov. 1.
  • Bob Baffert extended his winless streak in marquee stakes as Goal Oriented finished third, prompting him to turn attention toward new two-year-old prospects.