Journalism’s Historic Challenge: Taking on Elders in the Pacific Classic.

Journalism’s Historic Challenge: Taking on Elders in the Pacific Classic.

Journalism, the 2025 Preakness Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner, is set to make his first appearance against older horses in the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The challenge facing Journalism is significant - only six three-year-olds have ever topped their elders to win the Pacific Classic in the race's history.
Sovereignty remains atop the leaderboard while Thorpedo Anna climbs the rankings.

Sovereignty remains atop the leaderboard while Thorpedo Anna climbs the rankings.

Saturday's racing card at Saratoga Race Course delivered exceptional entertainment with five consecutive Grade 1 races, headlined by Sovereignty's commanding performance in the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers Stakes. The Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner entered as a heavy 3-10 favorite and justified the confidence with a dominant 10-length victory over Bracket Buster in a field of five runners.