Journalism, the runner-up of the Kentucky Derby, will participate in the Preakness Stakes as the morning line favorite with odds of 8-5. Trainer Michael McCarthy is confident in Journalism's ability, emphasizing the importance of the horse's health. He expressed disappointment over not facing off against Sovereignty, who will skip the Preakness, but remains optimistic about a future rematch. The connections are focusing on ensuring Journalism stays fit for the race and are excited about his chances again.
While everyone would have preferred to see the rematch at the Preakness, Sovereignty's trainer Bill Mott announced three days after the Derby that the colt was going to skip the 1 3/16-mile race.
I thought the favoritism was certainly warranted. I don't think he disgraced himself on Derby day. Obviously, he's the favorite again here and deserves to be.
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