Renegade favored in Belmont Stakes rematch against Golden Tempo
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Renegade has opened as the 2-1 favorite for the 158th Belmont Stakes set for this Saturday at Saratoga Springs. The Todd Pletcher-trained horse drew post No. 4 and will be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. Renegade is seeking redemption after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby to Golden Tempo, who is third choice at 9-2 and draws post No. 9. Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, will be making his first appearance since the Derby. Chief Wallabee is the second favorite at 3-1 and will start from post No. 3. This year’s Belmont Stakes features a nine-horse field and does not include any participants from the Preakness Stakes due to the reconstruction of Belmont Park, necessitating the race's relocation to Saratoga.
- •Renegade finished second in the Derby, trailing Golden Tempo.
- •Golden Tempo will be making his first start since the Derby.
- •Chief Wallabee is the second choice at 3-1.
- •The Belmont Stakes has been moved to Saratoga due to construction.
- •The field includes nine horses, with no Preakness participants.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo isn't the favorite for Belmont Stakes
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Renegade is the 2-1 favorite for the Belmont Stakes rematch with Derby winner Golden Tempo
"Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade opened as the 2-1 favorite for the the 158th Belmont Stakes when post positions were drawn Monday for the third leg of the Triple Crown. Renegade drew post position No. 4 and is set to be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. The Todd Pletcher-trained horse is coming off finishing second by a neck in the Derby to Cherie DeVaux-trained Golden Tempo, who opened as the 9-2 third choice.
"There will be no Triple Crown winner. Golden Tempo won Kentucky Derby but skipped the Preakness. Napoleon Solo won Preakness, skipping Belmont Stakes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:44 PMKentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo isn't the favorite for Belmont Stakes
There will be no Triple Crown winner. Golden Tempo won Kentucky Derby but skipped the Preakness. Napoleon Solo won Preakness, skipping Belmont Stakes.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:06 PMRenegade is the 2-1 favorite for the Belmont Stakes rematch with Derby winner Golden Tempo
Kentucky Derby runner-up Renegade opened as the 2-1 favorite for the the 158th Belmont Stakes when post positions were drawn Monday for the third leg of the Triple Crown. Renegade drew post position No. 4 and is set to be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. The Todd Pletcher-trained horse is coming off finishing second by a neck in the Derby to Cherie DeVaux-trained Golden Tempo, who opened as the 9-2 third choice.
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