Kentucky Derby Champion Golden Tempo to Miss Preakness Stakes
Kentucky Derby winner skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
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Golden Tempo, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, will not compete in the Preakness Stakes, thus ending his chance for the Triple Crown. Trainer Cherie DeVaux emphasized the horse's health and future as the primary concern following his impressive Derby performance.
- 01Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby but will skip the Preakness Stakes.
- 02Trainer Cherie DeVaux prioritizes the horse's health and long-term future.
- 03The last Triple Crown winner was in 2018.
- 04The decision was made to allow Golden Tempo more recovery time.
- 05The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the Triple Crown series.
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Golden Tempo, the recent winner of the Kentucky Derby, will not participate in the Preakness Stakes, effectively ending his bid for the Triple Crown. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced this decision via social media, highlighting the importance of the horse's health and long-term well-being after his outstanding performance in the Derby. The last horse to win the Triple Crown was in 2018, and the Preakness Stakes is the second race in this prestigious series, followed by the Belmont Stakes in New York. DeVaux's stable expressed confidence that allowing Golden Tempo additional recovery time is the best course of action.
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