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In comeback, Journalism wins 150th Preakness Stakes • May 18, 2025, 3:53 AM ET (NBC)
Trump aides cheer Sovereignty's win over Journalism in Kentucky Derby • May 4, 2025, 4:37 AM ET (USA Today)
Other Sports: Horse racing-Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after ban, Journalism hot favourite • May 2, 2025, 11:32 AM ET (The Star)
Horse racing-Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after ban, Journalism hot favourite • May 1, 2025, 3:51 AM ET (Straits Times)

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