Golden Tempo Secures Historic Belmont Stakes Victory Under Trainer Cherie DeVaux
Golden Tempo wins Belmont Stakes after historic victory at Kentucky Derby with trainer Cherie DeVaux

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Golden Tempo triumphed at the 158th Belmont Stakes, marking a historic win for trainer Cherie DeVaux, who previously made history at the Kentucky Derby. The horse finished the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:03.49, with jockey Jose Ortiz leading the way.
- 01Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes, completing the Triple Crown with a victory five weeks after the Kentucky Derby.
- 02The horse finished the race in 2:03.49, with jockey Jose Ortiz riding.
- 03Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and now the second woman to win the Belmont Stakes in four years.
- 04Commandment finished in second place, while Renegade, the favorite, came in third.
- 05The Belmont Stakes was held at Saratoga Race Course for the last time before returning to its traditional location next year.
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Golden Tempo achieved a remarkable victory in the 158th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, solidifying its place in horse racing history by winning the third leg of the Triple Crown. This win comes just five weeks after Golden Tempo's triumph at the Kentucky Derby, further establishing trainer Cherie DeVaux's legacy. With jockey Jose Ortiz guiding the horse, Golden Tempo surged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course, finishing the 1 1/4-mile race in 2:03.49. The horse held off a strong challenge from Commandment, who finished second, while the favorite, Renegade, placed third. DeVaux's accomplishments are notable, as she is the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and now the second woman to win the Belmont Stakes in four years, following Jena Antonucci's victory with Archangelo in 2023. This Belmont Stakes marks the last time the race will be held at Saratoga, as the traditional Belmont Park location is undergoing renovations and is set to reopen next year. DeVaux, a Saratoga Springs native, began her training career at this very track, adding a personal touch to her historic win.
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The victory of Golden Tempo highlights the significance of Saratoga Race Course in horse racing history, especially as it hosts the Belmont Stakes for the last time before renovations.
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