Journalism dug out a victory in the 150th running of the Preakness. The horse, jockeyed by Umberto Rispoli, entered Saturday’s race as the odds-on favorite (6-to-5), but it seemed dire as he battled for track position in the final stretch of the race. 

Sandwiched between a pair of opponents just before the last straightaway, Journalism looked like he’d come up short again, but he broke free, caught his balance, and chased down Gosger, edging him out at the post. 

Gosger, who finished second, entered with the lowest odds of 20-1.

Journalism’s win at the Preakness comes two weeks after a second-place finish behind Sovereignty at the Kentucky Derby. 

Sovereignty did not take part after his owners and trainer Bill Mott decided to skip the Preakness, citing the two-week turnaround, and aim for the Belmont on June 7. That made this a fifth time in seven years that the Preakness, for various reasons, was contested without a Triple Crown bid at stake.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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