Journalism will compete in Belmont Stakes, draws announced Monday
James H. WilliamsJournalism is expected to race in the $2 million Grade 1 Belmont Stakes race on Saturday, June 7.
The 3-year-old colt is coming off a victory as the odds-on favorite in the Preakness Stakes race on May 17, working his way from along the rail and in the middle of the pack to break free after the final turn and overcoming some bumping from other competitors.
Michael W. McCarthy, Journalism’s trainer, praised the horse by telling the New York Racing Association that "he's a wonderful mover. He gets over the ground very well. He's got an incredible stride to him."
Journalism finished the Preakness with a time of 1 minute, 55.47 seconds at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Preakness winner will go against a field that features Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner. Journalism finished in second place in the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
Journalism will be the only horse among the Belmont field that’s competed in all three Triple Crown races. Sovereignty did not compete in the Preakness.
When will the Belmont Stake post position draws be announced?
The Belmont Stakes post position draws will be held on Monday at 5 p.m. ET.
Journalism wins the Preakness Stakes
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