Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes but skips Triple Crown bid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Golden Tempo claimed victory at the Belmont Stakes on June 6, securing his second win of the Triple Crown series. Trainer Cherie DeVaux chose not to enter him in the Preakness Stakes, prioritizing his health after a strong performance at the Kentucky Derby. The decision reflects concerns over the compressed Triple Crown schedule. Suggestions are being made for a revised timeline to allow better recovery for racehorses in the future.
- •Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes on June 6.
- •He also won the Kentucky Derby earlier this spring.
- •Trainer Cherie DeVaux opted to skip the Preakness Stakes.
- •Concerns over horse health influenced the decision.
- •Future race schedules may be adjusted to reduce strain.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Why Belmont Stakes winner Golden Tempo didn't run for Triple Crown
"Horse Golden Tempo got a race away from possibly making history.
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