In the 2026 Belmont Stakes, Golden Tempo emerged victorious, becoming the second horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes without participating in the Preakness Stakes. The race took place at Saratoga Race Course instead of Belmont Park due to renovations, covering a distance of 1.25 miles. Golden Tempo, who had previously finished seventh in the Kentucky Derby, outpaced favorite Renegade and Kentucky Derby seventh-place finisher Commandment down the stretch. The payouts for the race included $14 for a win bet on Golden Tempo, $7.32 for a place bet on him, and $3.88 for a show bet. The exacta paid $55.67, while the trifecta returned $1. The victory marked a significant achievement for trainer Cherie DeVaux, who became the first woman to win two Triple Crown races, and for jockey Jose Ortiz, who rode his second Belmont Stakes winner. The race's total purse was $2 million, with Golden Tempo's owners earning $1.2 million.