Former Preakness winner Journalism retires after injury at Del Mar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Journalism, a 4-year-old colt and winner of the Preakness Stakes, has been retired following an injury sustained during the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. After breaking slowly, he managed to rally and win the race, marking his first victory in nearly a year. Trained by Michael McCarthy, Journalism retires with seven wins from 14 starts, earning $4,770,755. He is slated to begin stallion duty next year at Coolmore’s Ashford Farm in Kentucky.
- •Journalism won the San Diego Handicap on July 18.
- •He was injured at the start of the race.
- •The colt has seven wins and earnings over $4.7 million.
- •Trained by Michael McCarthy for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners.
- •Scheduled to begin stallion duty in 2027.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Former Preakness Stakes winner Journalism is retired
"The 4-year-old colt, who was injured at the start of the San Diego Handicap, which he rallied to win, will be put out to stud.
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