Journalism A Go For Belmont Stakes After Saratoga Work

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Trainer Michael McCarthy confirmed Sunday morning that Preakness Stakes winner Journalism (Curlin) will run in Saturday's Belmont Stakes at Saratoga.

The announcement came after Journalism worked four furlongs in :47.50 Saturday morning on Saratoga's main track, with regular jockey Umberto Rispoli on board.

“Based off what I saw here this morning, I would be hard-pressed to find a reason not to enter,” McCarthy said, standing outside Journalism's stall at the Oklahoma training track. McCarthy said the horse would be entered Sunday when entries are taken. The draw takes place Monday in downtown Saratoga.

Journalism finished second in the Kentucky Derby as the favorite, behind Sovereignty (Into Mischief), who is also being pointed towards the Belmont.

Asked if was looking forward to the race, Aron Wellman, president and founder of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, the colt's owner, said, “Absolutely. This is an American classic, man. You only get three shots at them. We have been fortunate to particpate and compete in the first two. It would mean a lot. There is a lot of importance associated with this race. And we feel like we've got the goods.”

Journalism, with Umberto Rispoli up, worked a half mile over the Saratoga main track. NYRA clockers caught him in 23 4/5, 47 2/5, 1:00 flat, and 1:12 4/5 pic.twitter.com/L6QGMmy8Mt

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