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Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes Story flow and key facts
Golden Tempo won the 2026 Belmont Stakes in a come-from-behind victory at Saratoga Race Course on June 6, securing his second Triple Crown race after previously winning the Kentucky Derby. The horse, trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, did not compete in the Preakness Stakes, ending any chance at a Triple Crown. Still, the win marks a historic moment as DeVaux became the first woman trainer to win two Triple Crown races. Ortiz earned his fourth career Triple Crown race victory with the win.
Commandment finished second and Renegade, the 9-5 favorite, came in third. Betting payouts were released by the New York Racing Association, showing a $14.00 return on a $1 win bet for Golden Tempo. The race drew significant betting interest despite the absence of a Triple Crown on the line.
The victory highlights Golden Tempo’s consistency and DeVaux’s growing legacy in the sport. With the Triple Crown season now complete, attention turns to the horse’s future racing plans and how this performance might influence end-of-year honors in thoroughbred racing.
Facts
- Golden Tempo won the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.
- Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win two Triple Crown races.
- Jockey Jose Ortiz earned his fourth Triple Crown race victory.
- Golden Tempo paid $14.00 to win, $7.32 to place, and $3.88 to show on a $1 bet.
- Commandment finished second; Renegade, the 9-5 favorite, finished third.
- Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness, so no Triple Crown was at stake.
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