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In the United States, the Kentucky Derby is fast approaching, and top contenders are ramping up their preparations. On April 27, 2025, trainer Michael McCarthy adjusted plans for his horse Journalism due to poor track conditions from rain. The horse completed a five-furlong training run at Churchill Downs, recording a time of 1:01.24 while galloping out in 1:13.52 for six furlongs. This workout was intended more as a gauge of Journalism’s condition than a pursuit of speed. After the breeze, McCarthy faced a throng of reporters eager for insights during the intense Derby week. McCarthy characterized the workout as simply a