Journalism Confirmed For Apr. 18 Oaklawn Handicap; Rematch With Sovereignty Possible

Friday works: Journalism, White Abarrio drill for Oaklawn clash

Journalism worked five furlongs Friday morning at Santa Anita, eight days out from an expected start April 18 in the Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap. The Michael McCarthy-trained son of Curlin went five furlongs over the dirt in 1:00.6. It continued a regular work pattern through the late winter and into the spring.The Oaklawn Handicap will be a stiff test to begin Journalism's year. Sovereignty, who defeated Journalism in both the Kentucky Derby and B…

Journalism Confirmed For Apr. 18 Oaklawn Handicap; Rematch With Sovereignty Possible

The 2025 GI Preakness Stakes winner Journalism (Curlin) will ship to Hot Springs for the Apr. 18 running of the GII Oaklawn Handicap where the colt could face reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty (Into Mischief), according to a Friday post on X by co-owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners. The tweet read, “JOURNALISM turned in a strong 5-panel move at Santa Anita Park in 1:00 3/5 this a.m. and has been declared all set by Michael McCarthy to make…