Golden Tempo, trained by Cherie DeVaux, will not participate in the upcoming Preakness Stakes, focusing instead on the Belmont Stakes, which will be held in Saratoga Springs, New York. DeVaux stated that the decision was made to ensure Golden Tempo's health and long-term future following a remarkable victory at the Kentucky Derby, where the horse came from behind to win as a 23-1 long shot. This marks the third Derby winner in the last five years to skip the Preakness, and it is the sixth time in eight years that the race will occur without a potential Triple Crown contender. The spacing between the Derby and Preakness is under scrutiny, with Maryland racing officials considering moving the Preakness to the fourth Saturday in May to give horses more recovery time. Golden Tempo's victory at the Derby was celebrated as a significant achievement for female trainers, with DeVaux expressing her pride in representing women in the sport.