Journalism mounts incredible comeback to win 150th Preakness Stakes

Seemingly down and out for much of the race, pre-race favorite Journalism pulled off a furious, shocking comeback down the stretch to win the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.

Journalism started well immediately out of the gate, but it was Clever Again (the No. 2 favorite before the race) and longshot Gosger setting the pace — with Journalism hanging out in sixth for over half the track.

But Journalism’s story had yet to be written.

Ridden by jockey Umberto Rispoli, the Derby runner-up turned on the jets late, overtaking Gosger — who had seemed to pull away — and charge in front in the closing moments.

“I’m crying like a kid,” Rispoli said after the race.

“Couldn’t be prouder of him,” an emotional trainer Michael McCarthy said.