Despite significant public debate over which jockey was at fault for the bumping incident at the top of the stretch in the ...

The jockey responded to the controversy sparked by a bumping incident at the top of the stretch, as well as criticism from ...

Umberto Rispoli became the first jockey from Italy to win a Triple Crown race when he squeezed between horses around the top ...

Umberto Rispoli, atop Journalism, wins the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Credit: AP/Stephanie Scarbrough After ...

Journalism was the clear favorite. He would have to win from behind, though. Rispoli credited Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey with the advice to save ground in this race. “Umberto, all credit ...

Umberto Rispoli riding #2 Journalism wins the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Lloyd Fox/Staff) Journalism jockey Umberto Rispoli kisses the trophy after winning the 150th Preakness ...

Sandman was third and Bob Baffert-trained Goal Oriented fourth. Journalism went 1 3/16 miles in 1:55.37. Umberto Rispoli became the first jockey from Italy to win any of the Triple Crown races.

Forgive Umberto Rispoli if he needs a quick nap ... “We do this for (Journalism),” Rispoli said. “We don’t want any risks to happen. We work as a team. We win as a team.