Jockey Umberto Rispoli Explains What Makes Derby Favorite Journalism ‘Built Different’

04.30.2025

Jockey Umberto Rispoli will ride morning-line favorite Journalism in the 151st Kentucky Derby May 3 at Churchill Downs. Rispoli took a few minutes to discuss the rising star colt by Curlin, who enters the Derby on a four-race winning streak, as well as his approach to the race tactically and mentally.

Rispoli calls Journalism a “special horse” and the best dirt horse he has ever ridden.

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