The outcome of the recent San Felipe Stakes significantly impacts the Kentucky Derby picture, with Journalism emerging as a strong contender after winning his third consecutive race. The three-year-old colt demonstrated impressive speed and strength by effortlessly overtaking his undefeated rival, Barnes. Trainer Michael McCarthy expressed optimism about Journalism's potential, while jockey Umberto Rispoli praised the horse's performance. With the support of Eclipse Thoroughbreds, Journalism is now poised on the Triple Crown trail, raising expectations for his future races leading up to the Derby.
"Obviously it's nice to have a horse on the Triple Crown trail," said winning trainer Michael McCarthy. "The connections have had a lot of success..."
Jockey Umberto Rispoli noted how easily the 3-year-old colt won. "He is the kind of horse that for the first furlong he needs to adjust himself..."
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