Journalism (Curlin), who was the 5-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager which closed Mar. 16, and the well-related Baeza (McKinzie) each worked five furlongs Saturday morning ahead of their intended appearance in the GI Santa Anita Derby on Apr. 5.
Journalism, a sensational first-up winner of the GII San Felipe Stakes Mar. 1, worked in the company of 2024 GI Kentucky Derby runner Endlessly (Oscar Performance) and stopped the clock in an easy 1:01.40 (18/41) under the watchful eye of trainer Michael McCarthy.
“It was a maintenance work, looking to keep him in his routine,” McCarthy said. “I was very pleased with what I saw.”
An $825,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling, Journalism is owned by a group including Bridlewood Farm, breeder Don Alberto Corp., Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 LLC and Robert LaPenta.
Baeza, the half-brother to Classic-winning full-brothers Mage (Good Magic) and Dornoch, went his five-eighths of a mile in a more leisurely 1:03.40.
“Just keeping him on schedule,” said John Shirreffs of the colt, a $1.2-million Keeneland September acquistion. “He had a real big gallop two days ago and I didn't want to overdo it.”
Baeza exits a 4 3/4-length victory in a one-mile maiden over the Santa Anita main track Feb. 14.
Work of the Day from @santaanitapark—Endlessly (Outside), 1:01.20, and Journalism, 1:01.40, worked 5 Furlongs on March 22nd, 2025, for trainer @mwmracing. #SantaAnitaDerby pic.twitter.com/ERjISiOpiW
— 1/ST TV (@Watch1ST) March 22, 2025
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