So after Journalism won the 2025 Preakness Stakes, the money that comes with the victory is actually pretty wild. These big races always have huge payouts, but the Preakness especially is known for throwing some serious cash at the winners. From what I've seen over the last few years, the winner’s share is usually over a million dollars. The whole purse for the 2025 race would probably be around $1.5 million or maybe even higher since the Preakness keeps trying to stay competitive with the Derby.

When I saw the reactions online, everyone was talking about not just the glory but that massive payout going to Journalism’s owners and the team. It's all split up between the trainer, jockey, and the team—so everyone gets a nice cut. If I ever owned a racehorse, this is exactly the reason I'd have to try for a shot at these big Triple Crown races. The money, the fame, and just the bragging rights—it's all there if you can pull off a win like Journalism did. That’s life-changing for anyone in horse racing.