Golden Tempo added another major achievement to his racing career by winning the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in New York. The victory came just weeks after his memorable Kentucky Derby triumph, making him one of the most talked about horses in American racing this year.
The Belmont Stakes, known as the final leg of the Triple Crown series, took place on June 6, 2026. Fans from across the United States closely followed the race as several top three year old horses competed for one of the sport's most prestigious titles. The featured race started at approximately 7:04 p.m. Eastern Time and delivered an exciting finish.
Golden Tempo entered the race with strong expectations after his Kentucky Derby success. Once again, the talented colt showed patience early before making a powerful move in the final stretch. His impressive late charge helped him overtake the field and secure victory by about one and a quarter lengths.
Ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, Golden Tempo crossed the finish line ahead of Commandment, who finished second. Renegade claimed third place, while Chief Wallabee and Emerging Market completed the top five positions. Growth Equity, Vitruvian Man, Ottinho, and Powershift followed in the remaining places.
The win was especially significant for trainer Cherie DeVaux. After guiding Golden Tempo to victory in the Kentucky Derby earlier this season, she added another Triple Crown race to her growing list of accomplishments. Her success has placed her among the most respected trainers in American horse racing.
Golden Tempo is owned by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable and is a son of Curlin, one of the most successful racehorses and sires in modern racing. Throughout the 2026 season, Golden Tempo has built a reputation for his strong finishing ability and calm racing style.
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The colt's Belmont Stakes victory also strengthened his position as one of the leading horses of his generation. Earlier this year, he captured the Kentucky Derby after producing a remarkable comeback from the back of the field. His Belmont performance showed that his Derby win was no coincidence.
Despite winning both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, Golden Tempo did not become a Triple Crown champion. The horse skipped the Preakness Stakes, the second race in the Triple Crown series. That race was won by Napoleon Solo, meaning no horse was able to sweep all three Triple Crown events in 2026.
The American Triple Crown remains one of the toughest achievements in sports, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. While there was no Triple Crown winner this year, Golden Tempo's victories in two of the three races have made him one of the standout stars of the 2026 racing season.
With wins in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, Golden Tempo has secured a special place in this year's racing history. Fans will now be watching closely to see what comes next for the talented colt as the season continues.
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