The wonderment with which the broadcast outlined the proceedings best describes what transpired, as Journalism nearly checked into the rail and was squeezed into a group of horses before splitting them and emerging to make a final push for the win.

It was almost an upset victory, but in the end Gosger the horse, named for Port Huron's own Jim Gosger, had to settle for second place. The horse named after the former Major League Baseball player was given 15-1 odds of winning in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, but managed to come close in a race of nine horses.

Get caught up with Gosger's past performances, jockey, trainer and full analysis heading into the second leg of the Triple Crown

That’s because the No. 9 horse in the 2025 Preakness is named “Gosger” after Jim Gosger, a journeyman outfielder who played 74 games for the Amazins, including 10 for the “Miracle Mets” in 1969.

Journalism has won the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. The heavy favorite made good on lofty expectations two weeks after finishing second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby.

Journalism used a come-from-behind effort for the ages to win the 2025 Preakness Stakes. The pre-race favorite was caught in the middle of the pack before he exploded down the final stretch to catch and pass Gosger. Journalism didn't appear to be anywhere close to the victory as the horses made the final turn at Pimlico Race Course.

Tim Doyle reveals his 2025 Preakness Stakes betting guide and 2025 Preakness Stakes betting strategy for Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 17. Post time is 7:01 p.m. ET.

The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes, the second race in the Triple Crown, will take place on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on Saturday.