Some chalk up Journalism’s Derby loss to sloppy conditions. The son of 2007 Preakness winner Curlin had never raced on a wet track until Churchill Downs earlier this month. He’s also used to a smaller field. Both were advantages for Journalism in this one, even after just two weeks of rest.

Wayne Lukas said to Michael McCarthy, “I think, Mike, it’s your race to lose.” Bob Baffert jokingly piled on, “Yeah, Mike, it’s your race to lose.” McCarthy’s Journalism is the 8-5 morning line favorite to win the 150th rendition of the Preakness on Saturday after finishing a strong second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby.

War of Will in 2019 is the most recent horse to win the Preakness after running in the Derby. Can favorite Journalism buck the trend?