Journalism Beats Odds-On Favorite Barnes to Win San Felipe on Road to Kentucky Derby

Journalism (2), with Umberto Rispoli aboard, wins the Grade II $300,000 DK Horse San Felipe Stakes horse race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on March 1, 2025. Benoit Photo via AP

ARCADIA, Calif.—Journalism ran down odds-on favorite Barnes in the stretch to win the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths at Santa Anita on Saturday and move into contention for the Kentucky Derby in May.

Ridden by Umberto Rispoli, Journalism ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.24.