Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes, parallels to Secretariat disputed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Golden Tempo claimed victory at the Belmont Stakes on June 6, securing his second major Grade 1 win of the season. Under jockey Jose Ortiz, he finished the race in 2:03.49, marking a successful return after winning the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Despite his impressive performance, fans have expressed skepticism about comparing him to the legendary Secretariat, who set a record time of 2:24.00 at the 1973 Belmont. Golden Tempo, hailed as a promising horse with strong bloodlines, has shown consistent form throughout the 2026 season, winning three out of five races and earning $4,633,000. The debate over his potential legacy continues as he skips the Preakness to focus on rest and recovery.
- •Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes, finishing in 2:03.49
- •He previously won the Kentucky Derby on May 2
- •Fans doubt comparisons to Secretariat due to differing legacies
- •Golden Tempo is 2 for 2 in Triple Crown races this season
- •He has earned $4,633,000 in total prize money this season
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Tempo Repeats Kentucky Derby Magic at Belmont Stakes, But Many Reject Legendary Horse Comparison
"In the 1973 Belmont Stakes, Secretariat ran a race people still talk about! Then, Secretariat’s lead over the other horses became so large that TV cameras struggled to keep him in the same frame as the others. “You couldn’t find the other horses with two pairs of binoculars,” as columnist Charlie Hatton said at the time.
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