Getty SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: Jose Ortiz atop Golden Tempo celebrates winning the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on June 06, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo added another major accomplishment to his remarkable 2026 campaign on Saturday, charging down the stretch to win the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
With jockey Jose Ortiz aboard, Golden Tempo closed strongly once again to defeat Commandment by 1¼ lengths, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux victories in two
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