Bob Baffert is a successful horse racing trainer with multiple Kentucky Derby wins and two Triple Crown champions, but his career has also been marked by controversy. Santa Anita Derby winner Journalism is expected to be the morning-line favorite for the upcoming Kentucky Derby, named by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners founder Aron Wellman, a former sports editor. Journalism’s name has sparked some controversy in today’s politically charged media landscape.

Wellman founded Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners in 2011 and has named horses based on clever connotations to pedigrees, with Journalism being a recent example. The horse has shown promise with a four-race winning streak and a strong performance in the Santa Anita Derby. Wellman’s love for horse racing began at a young age, and he sees Journalism as his best chance to win the Kentucky Derby.

In addition to Journalism, other media-related horse names have appeared in Kentucky Derby records, such as Newsboy, Media, and Editor’s Note. Wellman believes that having the media and journalists on their side could be beneficial for Journalism’s chances in the upcoming race. The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock through 2032, with post time set for 6:57 p.m. on May 3.