With a favorite post position at No. 8—a spot that has produced nine Derby winners, most recently Mage in 2023—Journalism has a very real chance to approach the Preakness with a shot at the Triple Crown.

On the Friday before the first Saturday in May, Churchill Downs will light up for the running of the 2025 Kentucky Oaks. The Lilies for the Fillies — and its $1.25 million purse — features another stacked field this year.

Journalism has been the presumptive favorite, with a four-race winning streak including both starts this year.