What Journalism’s headlining weekend win means for Saratoga
What the Preakness winner’s epic, come-from-behind victory at the Haskell means for Saratoga.
I know I’m biased but (corny joke incoming) I always bet on journalism.
And Journalism — the horse — had an epic win over the weekend at Monmouth Park’s Haskell Stakes. He came from behind (second to last place to be exact) to looking like he’d maybe nab third at the final turn. Then he flew like the wind with seasoned jockey/new Netflix star Umberto Rispoli aboard.
“Journalism — he’s the headliner today!” quipped announcer Matt Dinerman as the horse with heart flew to an epic win.
That chef’s kiss of a call also deserves a moment of silence. Flawless.
I hadn’t been that excited about a horse race since — well, since Journalism won the Preakness earlier this year.
With his Haskell win, however, Journalism earned a guaranteed spot at the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. Since the horse is currently headed home to California — sharing a plane ride with fellow Haskell contender Goal Oriented, according to a Sunday, July 20 article in Paulick Report — will he make the return trip east so we can see him race at Saratoga?
So far, his trainer, Michael McCarthy, has been completely noncommittal.
Journalism placed behind Sovereignty — who will be at Saratoga Race Course Saturday for the Jim Dandy — at both the Kentucky Derby and Saratoga’s Belmont.
A Travers matchup between the two would be epic.
Horse Racing Nation has Journalism’s likelihood for the Midsummer Derby deemed only “possible” with Sovereignty’s chances slightly better at “probable.”
My fingers are crossed!
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It’s too bad Journalism and Sovereignty are both racing their best! I like them both!