Journalism Wins Preakness in Stunning Comeback
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Journalism, despite trailing by five lengths entering the final stretch of the Preakness Stakes, staged a stunning comeback to win the race. Jockey Umberto Rispoli guided the horse to victory, becoming the first Italian jockey to win a Triple Crown race. Trainer Michael McCarthy earned his second Preakness win. The race lacked the Derby winner, Sovereignty, continuing a trend of Derby winners skipping the Preakness due to the short turnaround between races.
Journalism, despite trailing by five lengths entering the final stretch of the Preakness Stakes, staged a stunning comeback to win the race. Jockey Umberto Rispoli guided the horse to victory, becoming the first Italian jockey to win a Triple Crown race. Trainer Michael McCarthy earned his second Preakness win. The race lacked the Derby winner, Sovereignty, continuing a trend of Derby winners skipping the Preakness due to the short turnaround between races.
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