Trending Now - Kentucky Derby Champion Golden Tempo Withdraws From Preakness
WHO:
Daily Mail Sports - Golden Tempo, a horse trained by Cherie DeVaux.
Fox News Sports - Cherie DeVaux, trainer of Golden Tempo.
WHAT:
Daily Mail Sports - Golden Tempo made history at the Kentucky Derby by becoming the first horse trained by a woman to win the race.
Fox News Sports - Golden Tempo, the 23-1 longshot Kentucky Derby winner, will not run in the Preakness Stakes.
ABC News - Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - Kentucky Derby, location unspecified.
Fox News Sports - Preakness Stakes, location unspecified.
WHEN:
AP News - The Belmont Stakes is scheduled for June 6 at Saratoga Race Course.
WHY:
AP News - Trainer Cherie DeVaux stated, “His health, happiness and long-term future will always remain our top priority.”
Fox News Sports - Trainer Cherie DeVaux cited long-term health as the reason for Golden Tempo's withdrawal from the Preakness Stakes.
HOW:
AP News - Maryland racing officials are considering moving the Preakness from the third Saturday in May to the fourth Saturday to increase participation from Derby horses.
Fox News Sports - Cherie DeVaux is considering entering Golden Tempo in the Belmont Stakes instead of the Preakness.
(UPDATED May 6, 2026 23:17 UTC)
The Belmont Stakes is set to take place on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course, according to AP News. Trainer Cherie DeVaux emphasized that the health, happiness, and long-term future of the horses will always be the top priority. Additionally, Maryland racing officials are looking into the possibility of moving the Preakness from the third Saturday in May to the fourth Saturday to encourage more Derby horses to participate.
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(UPDATED May 6, 2026 21:20 UTC)
Golden Tempo made history at the Kentucky Derby by becoming the first horse trained by a woman, Cherie DeVaux, to win the prestigious race. However, Golden Tempo, who was a 23-1 longshot, will not compete in the upcoming Preakness Stakes due to DeVaux's concerns for the horse's long-term health. Instead, the trainer is considering entering Golden Tempo in the Belmont Stakes as an alternative.