Journalism horse name, explained: How Kentucky Derby favorite got inspiration from a high school newspaper

Journalism is set to take center stage at the Kentucky Derby.

No, not this website, or your favorite newspaper or radio show or television broadcast.

We're talking about the horse named Journalism.

Yeah, really.

Incredibly, he's not even the only media-themed nickname in Saturday's race.

Journalism will match up with Publisher among the other horses in the field.

Here's how Journalism got his name.

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Journalism horse name, explained

Journalism earned his name from co-owner Aron Wellman.

Wellman was once the sports editor of the Beverly Hills High School student newspaper, called Highlights.

According to the Louisville Courier Journal, Wellman wrote a column called "Ace in the Hole."

“I’ve often been accused of being a disgruntled sportswriter because of all the writing I do for Eclipse, for our partners and our horse updates and weekly newsletter,” Wellman told the Courier Journal. “So, journalism is something that I value very much, and I appreciate responsible and diligent journalists.”

The headlines would be marvelous if Journalism pulled out a victory Saturday night.

We have some suggestions:

• JOURNALISM RULES
• JOURNALISM ISN'T DEAD
• A PHOTO FINISH FOR JOURNALISM
• JOURNALISM EARNS ITS ROSES

Journalism Kentucky Derby odds

As of late Friday night, Journalism was considered the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby.

His odds less than 24 hours before the race were 3-to-1.

For those wondering, Publisher checks in at 20-to-1.

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