My only concern is that maybe this was too fast, but the other side of that is maybe Journalism is just that good. If he improves at all between now and Kentucky Derby Day, Journalism will win the first jewel of the Triple Crown.

Journalism ran down odds-on favorite Barnes in the stretch to win the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths at Santa Anita and move into contention for the Kentucky Derby in May.

Journalism wins in the Grade 2 $300,000 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita, but will it be enough for the horse to make the field for the Kentucky Derby?

The 3-1 second choice of bettors, Journalism and jockey Umberto Rispoli swept up on the outside of 2-5 favorite Barnes, got the lead with 100 yards to go and went on to win by 1¾ lengths in the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes. Adding 37.5 Kentucky Derby ...

Going into Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, the discussion revolved around early Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Barnes.

Curlin colt collared the previouly unbeaten favorite in the final furlong and cruised in to win for jockey Umberto Rispoli while taking the lion's share of Kentucky Derby qualifying points

March 3 (UPI) --Journalism and Sovereignty confirmed their status as bona fide Kentucky Derby contenders ... ask anything better," winning rider Umberto Rispoli said. Advertisement "I wouldn ...

Ridden by Umberto Rispoli, Journalism ran 1 1/16 ... Journalism earned 37.5 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Barnes received 18.75 points, Rodriguez 7.5 points and Smooth Cruisein 3. ...