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Golden Tempo secures Belmont Stakes victory and cash prize

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Golden Tempo secures Belmont Stakes victory and cash prize

Summary

Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, held at Saratoga Race Course on June 6. With a late surge, the three-year-old horse crossed the finish line first, earning $1.2 million from the $2 million purse. Though he added to his winnings after the Kentucky Derby, Golden Tempo did not compete in the Preakness, preventing him from claiming the Triple Crown. Commandment finished second and Renegade, the favorite, placed third. Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman trainer to secure two Triple Crown race wins.

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By the Numbers

•Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga.
•He earns $1.2 million from a $2 million purse.
•Trainer Cherie DeVaux makes history with her second Triple Crown win.
•Commandment and Renegade finish second and third, respectively.
•Golden Tempo previously won the Kentucky Derby.

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