Journalism was the favorite and won the 2025 Preakness Stakes, Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, but the horse ridden by Umberto Rispoli hardly cruised to victory.
A late charge was required for Journalism (even odds) to edge Gosger (15-1). The final time of 1:55.47 held up following a brief inquiry after Journalism and other horses bumped each other shortly before Journalism began its final push.
Here’s a look at the final finishing order of the 150th Preakness Stakes, as well as basic payouts:
Preakness Stakes final results
Journalism (EVEN) – 1:55.47
Gosger (15-1) – ½ lengths behind
Sandman (6-1) – 2¾
Goal Oriented (8-1) – 6¾
Heart of Honor (20-1) – 8¾
River Thames (9-1) – 11½
Pay Billy (11-1) – 16½
American Promise (9-1) – 18¼
Clever Again (5-1) – 31½
Preakness payouts
Figures based on $2 bet (odds in parentheses)
Journalism (Even): $4.00 Win; $2.80 Place; $2.40 Show
Gosger (15-1): $9.00 Place; $5.40 Show
Sandman (6-1): $3.60 Show
Bets
$2 Exacta (2-9): $33.80
$1 Trifecta (2-9-7): $73.50
$1 Superfecta (2-9-7-1): $303.40