No Triple Crown bid for Golden Tempo
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Thu 7 May 2026
There will be no Triple Crown winner in America this year with trainer Cherie DeVaux deciding against running her remarkable Kentucky Derby hero Golden Tempo in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
Instead, the Curlin colt, who came from last to first in dramatic style at the weekend to create history in making DeVaux the first female to win the famous race, will instead wait for the third leg at Belmont.
DeVaux posted on social media: “After much thoughtful discussion as a team, we have decided that Golden Tempo will bypass the Preakness Stakes.
“We are incredibly appreciative of the excitement and support surrounding the possibility of a Triple Crown run. The enthusiasm from racing fans, our owners, and our entire team has meant more to us than we can properly express.
“Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby, and we believe the best decision for him moving forward is to give him a little more time following such a tremendous effort. His health, happiness, and long-term future will always remain our top priority.
“We are looking forward to pointing him toward the Belmont Stakes and are excited for what lies ahead with this very special horse.
“Thank you again to everyone who has supported and believed in this journey alongside us.”
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