Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. up to win the running of the 150th Preakness Stakes. Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Watch: Journalism wins Preakness Stakes with incredible finish

By Adam Gretz | Last updated May 17, 2025 7:29 PM ET

After a close second-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, Journalism bounced back in a big -- and thrilling -- way on Saturday to gets its big win of 2025 by taking the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. It required a dramatic finish and a last-second overtaking of Gosger right before the line.

Journalism was the favorite in both the Derby and Saturday's Preakness, entering Saturday with 8-5 odds to win.

This is how close it ultimately ended up being.

"A REMARKABLE RECOVERY BY JOURNALISM!"

JOURNALISM WINS THE 150TH PREAKNESS STAKES! #Preakness150 pic.twitter.com/f2IOVEyUy9
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 17, 2025

Gosger looked as if it was going to pull off a massive upset after entering the day at 20-1, tied for the biggest long shot in the field. It almost did, but was just unable to hold off Journalism who had come from as far back as sixth place.

Journalism came in second at the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, finishing 1 1/2 lengths behind Sovereignty.

Had Journalism not completed that comeback on Saturday it would hade made for a disappointing first two legs of the Triple Crown given the expectations going in.

Sovereignty did not run in the Preakness on Saturday, eliminating the possibility of a Triple Crown this year. Sovereignty is expected to run in the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown, on June 7.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

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