Getty Jockey Jose Ortiz of Golden Tempo celebrates with the Garland of Roses after winning the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026.
The road to the Triple Crown will come to an abrupt halt this year after Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo was officially ruled out of the Preakness Stakes. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday that the colt will instead target the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course, giving the Derby champion additional recovery time following his dramatic victory at
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