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Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races as Golden Tempo edged to victory in the Belmont Stakes (after winning the Kentucky Derby), skipping the Preakness due to timing and health considerations; the win marks a historic milestone for DeVaux and a notable achievement for women in horse racing, with the Saratoga Springs trainer celebrated in a race that featured a championship-driven late bid.
Golden Tempo, with Jose Ortiz, won the 2026 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga in 2:03.49, holding off Commandment and becoming the 13th horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont, though the Preakness was skipped; trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train a Derby winner.
Golden Tempo, fresh off his Kentucky Derby win, edged Commandment by 1¼ lengths to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, with Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Cherie DeVaux. The victory makes DeVaux the first woman to win two Triple Crown races, and it marked the second straight year a Derby winner has captured Belmont after skipping the Preakness.
Golden Tempo, with jockey Jose Ortiz and trained by Cherie DeVaux, won the 158th Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs, continuing momentum after their Kentucky Derby victory.
The 2026 Belmont Stakes will be held June 6 at Saratoga Race Course (not Belmont Park due to construction) with an approximate 7:04 p.m. ET start. FOX will broadcast the race, and streaming options include a five-day free DirecTV trial that covers FOX and Sling TV’s FOX-access plan. Golden Tempo is among the favorites at 9-2, with Renegade (2-1) and Chief Wallabee (3-1) also prominent; the full field features Vitruvian Man, Powershift, Ottinho, Growth Equity, Commandment, Emerging Market, and others, with morning-line odds listed by Twin Spires as of publishing. The article notes Belmont Park’s return to its home once construction completes in fall 2026.
HRN’s racing experts publish Belmont Stakes betting tips and odds, outlining likely contenders and value bets to guide bettors ahead of the race.
Nine 3-year-olds will contest the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 5, 2026, in a New York rematch of the Derby’s top two finishers after Derby winner Golden Tempo skipped the Preakness. Renegade is the 2-1 morning-line favorite, with Vitruvian Man, Powershift, Chief Wallabee, Ottinho, Growth Equity, Commandment and Emerging Market also in the field. The race is shortened to 1 1/4 miles due to Saratoga’s track configuration. Notable connections include Irad Ortiz Jr. on Renegade, Jose Ortiz on Golden Tempo, John Velazquez on Commandment, Junior Alvarado on Chief Wallabee, and trainerst Todd Pletcher and Cherie DeVaux among others. Belmont Park’s return to Belmont Park in 2027 after redevelopment is also noted.
FOX is upgrading its Belmont Stakes broadcast with ARRI cameras and a drone, offering a multi-format presentation that blends straightforward play-by-play with an entertainment-focused feed for casual fans, plus exclusive interviews (e.g., Dylan Davis and Cherie DeVaux). Coverage runs 3–7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, with FS1/FS2 from 10:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., as FOX evolves its Belmont production and the race ends its Saratoga run to move to a new Belmont Park in 2027, reflecting ongoing shifts in Triple Crown broadcasting amid rising viewership.
SportsLine handicapper Gene Menez tosses Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, predicts the Belmont winner will sit a perfect trip, and flags a double-digit longshot to upset the nine-horse field. The piece lists the top odds (Renegade 2-1, Chief Wallabee 3-1, Golden Tempo 9-2, Commandment 6-1, Emerging Market 6-1) ahead of post time at 7:04 p.m. ET and promotes viewing his full bets on SportsLine.
Belmont Stakes fair odds are shifting as a new entrant labeled 'Emerging' threatens the Derby exacta, prompting bookmakers to adjust the wagering lines. The piece also notes Met Mile analysis as part of the broader betting coverage surrounding the event.
This Belmont Stakes 2026 preview highlights the latest odds and analysis, with Golden Tempo identified as the top win bet alongside insights on other contenders and factors to watch for race day.
Renegade, the Derby runner-up trained by Todd Pletcher, drew post four and is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, a 1 1/4-mile race with nine entrants headlined by Golden Tempo (9-2) from post nine, the Derby winner trained by Cherie DeVaux. The field also includes Chief Wallabee (3-1), Emerging Market (6-1), Growth Equity (12-1), Commandment (6-1) and Ottinho (20-1), with the Belmont set for post at 7:04 p.m. ET on Saturday as the three-year-old division skirmishes for the final time at Saratoga during the Belmont Park rebuild.
Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness and aim for the Belmont, continuing a trend of Derby winners omitting the second leg and fueling renewed discussion about the Triple Crown calendar and rest periods for horses, with potential implications for Belmont timing and NBC viewership.
Golden Tempo will not race in the 2026 Preakness and will instead train for the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby, ensuring no Triple Crown winner this year and fueling debate over the Derby-Preakness calendar amid Pimlico renovations and rights talks.
The piece argues that Golden Tempo’s decision to skip the Preakness exposes a dated Triple Crown schedule, noting multiple Derby winners bypass the middle leg in recent years. It urges moving the Preakness (and Belmont) to later dates—while keeping Derby, Preakness, and Belmont distances intact—to protect horses’ health, value, and public interest. Cherie DeVaux is praised for her handling, and the author predicts Golden Tempo will target a Belmont at Saratoga, but warns the sport must adapt or lose its star power.