Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo to Skip Preakness, Focus on Belmont Stakes
Triple Crown thrown into disarray with major announcement from Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo's trainer
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Golden Tempo, the first female-trained Kentucky Derby winner, will not compete in the upcoming Preakness Stakes. Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced the decision to prioritize Golden Tempo's health and prepare for the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs, New York. This marks the sixth time in eight years that the Preakness will occur without a chance for a Triple Crown.
- 01Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes to focus on the Belmont Stakes.
- 02This decision reflects a trend of Derby winners not participating in the Preakness.
- 03Maryland officials are considering changing the Preakness date to allow more time between races.
- 04Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby as a 23-1 long shot.
- 05Cherie DeVaux emphasizes the importance of the horse's health and future.
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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.
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The decision to skip the Preakness may affect local racing fans and the overall excitement surrounding the event, as there will be no chance for a Triple Crown this year.
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