Photo: Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire
Trainer Michael McCarthy is sending Preakness winners Journalism There has not been a decision yet on whether Preakness winners will race to train in Saratoga Belmont Stakes June 7th.
X’s official Belmont Stakes account posted a video of journalism packed into Pimlico’s horse van heading to Saratoga on Monday.
Let’s start spreading the news! ?? @preaknessstakes Winner’s journalism gets into the van on his way to Saratoga! pic.twitter.com/fgh4lmlekm
– Belmontstakes (@belmontstakes) May 19, 2025
Journalism was on his way to Saratoga, but it has not yet been confirmed whether he will begin with the final gem of the Triple Crown. McCarthy appeared in races with Steve Bike and said he would send journalism to Saratoga, taking into account Belmont. McCarthy has not yet responded to requests for confirmation from Horse Racing Country.
If journalism begins in Belmont, it sets up a rematch between the top two finishers of the Kentucky Derby. winner sovereignty Bypassing Preakness and potentially for Belmont. He has already been shipped to Saratoga for trainer Bill Mott and posted his workout on Saturday’s dirt training track.
