Journalism Upsets Favorite to Win Exciting 2025 Preakness Stakes

BALTIMORE, MD - In a thrilling finish, Journalism, the longshot favorite from the Kentucky Derby, came from behind to win the 2025 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in stunning fashion. The chestnut colt overtook rival Gosger in the final stretch to take home the top prize by a nose.

The packed crowd at Pimlico was on the edge of their seats as Journalism and co-favorite Sovereignty battled for supremacy, each making strategic moves mid-race. However, it was Journalism who ultimately emerged victorious, despite an eventful trip from the starting gate that saw him get squeezed between two horses.

Jockey Umberto Rispoli's bold ride played a crucial role in Journalsm's upset victory, as he moved skillfully from the inside lane to challenge Gosger for the lead. His tactical maneuver proved decisive, allowing Journalism to surge past the rival and claim the win.

The Preakness payout was generous, with a $2 bet on Journalism yielding a prize of $4.00. The exacta, trifecta, and superfecta bets also netted substantial returns, including $33.80 for a $2 exacta and $73.50 for a trifecta.

The news of Sovereignty's non-participation in this year's Preakness cast a pall over pre-race excitement, dampening hopes of another Triple Crown candidate. It has now been seven years since Justified won the last Triple Crown, with no horse having claimed victory in more than one of the prestigious races in a single year.

This result builds upon Journalism's impressive performance at Churchill Downs, where it took second place behind Sovereignty. The Derby winner had opted out of the subsequent Preakness due to the standard brief turnaround period between the two major stakes events.