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?

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 on Saturday and move into contention for the Kentucky Derby in May. Ridden by Umberto Rispoli,

Michael W. McCarthy's Journalism charged through a thrilling stretch run to win the 2025 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

The colt’s rally to upset Barnes in the San Felipe makes it a huge day for trainer Michael McCarthy, owner Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners.