Jockey Umberto Rispoli smiles after winning the 150th Preakness race with horse "Journalism" at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
The race horse Journalism came from behind to win the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
Journalism finished with a time of 1:55.37 in the second jewel of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli is the first jockey from Italy to win a Triple Crown race.
Meanwhile, Journalism’s trainer Michael McCarthy logged his second Preakness victory, after previously training the 2021 Preakness-winning horse Rombauer.
Saturday marked the end of an era for Pimlico Race Course, which is slated to undergo a $14.3 million overhaul.
The Preakness will move to Laurel Park in 2026, before returning to a rebuilt Pimlico Race Course in 2027.
Enjoy this photo gallery by photojournalist Maggie Jones:
A man holds a hat displaying the winning horse’s name, “Journalism,” at the 150th Preakness stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli does a victory lap with horse “Journalism” after winning the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli smiles after winning the 150th Preakness race with horse “Journalism” at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli and horse “Journalism” cross the finish line, winning the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Jockeys and horses cross the finish line at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli and horse “Journalism” after winning the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Jockey Umberto Rispoli (left) makes his way to the track at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A man looks out a window at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Horses cross the finish line during Race 13 on the day of the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Horses race during Race 13 on the day of the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore points to a supporter at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A woman poses in her feather hat at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Wyclef Jean performs at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A sign encourages attendees to park quickly outside Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Many neighbors in the surrounding area sell the parking spots on their street to Preakness-goers. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
MJ, Brandon, and Jacob react to winning big at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Brandon and Jacob react to winning big at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A woman poses in her pink ensemble at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Yazid Trice, Titus Iglehart, Steven Beason, and Richard Fortune pose with their cigars at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A horse crosses the finish line in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint on the day of the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Tiago and his mom observe the horses preparing to race at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Tiago watches the horses at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Two men watch as the horses they bet on fall behind at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Lisa Ben talks to her friend at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Two women watch the track at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A man and woman ride an escalator at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Men place their bets on the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Two women ride an escalator at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Andrea Jones kisses her husband, Daniel, at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Two women walk down the stairs at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A birds-eye view of two women at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Juan, Swain, and Obediah pose in their snazzy outfits for the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A woman smiles as she sports a large feathered hat for the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A couple watches the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Attendees ride an escalator at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Patti Neuenschwander washes her hands in the restroom of Pimlico Race Course at the 150th Preakness Stakes on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A man places his bet on the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Oliver Castillo watches a race on screen at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A teller at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
A couple places a bet on the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
Attendees watch a race on screen at the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. Photo credit: Maggie Jones.
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Wonderful photos! An extra weekend would have been nice for us to say good bye to Pimlico. I don’t say ‘old’ Pimlico, because I am not sure there will be a ‘new’ Pimlico. The people in charge, of its future, seem more concerned with appeasing Sinai (who never got over being promised over half the land in 2019) and the neighborhood representatives who are in their pocket. A real working race course, and a showcase worthy of the event, the sport, and the community, is the shot in the arm that Baltimore needs. But it needs to be a state of the art horse racing entity first. That means more green space, shady pathways and picnic areas for these awesome animals and fans alike. There plans for a new Northern Pkwy entrance which should be flanked with a welcoming sign and plantings – a signal that one is entering something special. Commercial office space has NO place on this part of the street no matter how much the developers, on Sinai’s board wants them. We have ONE chance to get this right and bring the world to our door. We cannot allow short term plans, and misguided aims, take it away
Wonderful photos! An extra weekend would have been nice for us to say good bye to Pimlico. I don’t say ‘old’ Pimlico, because I am not sure there will be a ‘new’ Pimlico. The people in charge, of its future, seem more concerned with appeasing Sinai (who never got over being promised over half the land in 2019) and the neighborhood representatives who are in their pocket. A real working race course, and a showcase worthy of the event, the sport, and the community, is the shot in the arm that Baltimore needs. But it needs to be a state of the art horse racing entity first. That means more green space, shady pathways and picnic areas for these awesome animals and fans alike. There plans for a new Northern Pkwy entrance which should be flanked with a welcoming sign and plantings – a signal that one is entering something special. Commercial office space has NO place on this part of the street no matter how much the developers, on Sinai’s board wants them. We have ONE chance to get this right and bring the world to our door. We cannot allow short term plans, and misguided aims, take it away