Journalism (Curlin–Mopotism, by Uncle Mo) has been retired from racing after suffering an injury in the starting gate prior to an electric victory in the July 18 GII San Diego Handicap, officials from Coolmore America and the rest of the ownership announced on July 24.Bred by Don Alberto Corporation, Journalism was purchased by Aron Wellman's Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners from the consignment of Denali Stud, agent, for $825,000 at the 2023 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale and was turned over to trainer Michael McCarthy.Perfect in two tries going a route of ground at two, including the GII Los Alamitos Futurity, the long-striding colt cemented his reputation as one of the top 3-year-olds of 2025 with a half-length defeat of future Grade I winner Baeza (McKinzie) in the GI Santa Anita Derby.Sent off the betting favorite in the GI Kentucky Derby, Journalism made what appeared to be a winning move only to be run down by Sovereignty (Into Mischief), who was later crowned Horse of the Year for 2025. Given the green light to contest the GI Preakness Stakes, Journalism displayed his trademark toughness to take a narrow gap in upper stretch after being roughed up and still managed to get his head down on the wire first.Following a runner-up effort in the GI Belmont Stakes, the athletic bay colt looked to have it all to do with time ticking away in the GI Haskell Stakes, but he once again knuckled down when it mattered and flashed home to record his third elite-level success of the season.Fourth and beaten under four lengths in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic, Journalism was third in the Oaklawn Handicap and in the GI Metropolitan Handicap before returning to winning ways at the seaside oval. After anticipating the break, Journalism spotted his rivals the better part of five lengths, but slowly worked his way into the race, gained the lead at midstretch and proved a brave winner.“What Journalism did at Del Mar was the mark of a true champion,” McCarthy said. “To suffer an injury in the gate, give away that much ground, and still win purely on heart and class tells you everything you need to know about him. He owes us absolutely nothing. While it's tough to see his racing career end this way, protecting him is our top priority, and he goes to stud at the top of his game.”Journalism, who retires with a record of 7-3-3 and earnings of $4,770,755, is a son of Mopotism, Grade I-placed at ages two and three and four and winner of the GII La Canada Stakes in 2018. Don Alberto Corp. acquired the mare for $1.05 million from owner Paul Reddam at the 2019 Fasig-Tipton November Sale.Mopotism sadly passed away in July 2025, but has left behind the 2-year-old filly Magic Queen (Into Mischief)–a $3.9-million buyback out of last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale–and a yearling filly by Flightline.Added Coolmore's Charlie O'Connor: “Journalism was everything you could hope for in a racehorse. He had exceptional talent, tremendous consistency, and an attitude that set him apart. To do what he did at Del Mar last weekend– overcoming adversity and an injury to win–proved once again what a warrior he is.“He is an outstanding physical specimen with a world-class pedigree, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Ashford. We firmly believe he has all the qualities to become a top-tier sire.”Wellman commented: “From the moment Meda Murphy broke him at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala, through every stage of his development with Michael McCarthy, who did such a masterful job guiding him through his career, Journalism made it abundantly clear he breathed different air. He possessed every trait you could ever conjure up for an elite racehorse. Pedigree, physique, mechanics, speed, stamina, soundness, class, intelligence and courage…he had it all in spades.“Even though he dazzled us on so many occasions, never were all those superior qualities on display more so than in his unforgettable Preakness triumph, and it is only fitting he secured a Classic, as he epitomizes everything an American Classic Champion should. He gave us the ride of a lifetime, and we are excited to partner with Coolmore as he begins his next chapter.”The post ‘The Mark of a True Champion’: Three-Time Grade I Winner Journalism Retired appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.