The future of Preakness Stakes winner Journalism remains uncertain as his trainer, Michael McCarthy, contemplates the colt’s next steps following the race. While Journalism emerged unscathed from his victory, there is speculation about whether he will face Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty at the Belmont Stakes. McCarthy is considering a direct trip to Saratoga instead of returning to Churchill Downs, given the impending demolition of Pimlico Race Course.
In other racing news, several notable performances occurred over the weekend. Awesome Aaron won the $250,000 Grade III Pimlico Special, while Candied broke a streak of third-place finishes with a victory in the $125,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff. Additionally, Margie’s Intention triumphed in the $300,000 Grade II George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 3-year-old fillies.
Internationally, Ascoli Piceno secured a dramatic win in Japan’s Grade 1 Victoria Mile, while England’s Lead Artist narrowly defeated the favorite in the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes. In Ireland, Kyprios continued his winning streak with a victory in the Group 3 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes, setting his sights on Royal Ascot.
