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Golden Tempo Wins Belmont; DeVaux Makes Trainer History

6/7/2026

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Golden Tempo Wins Belmont

Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes on June 6 2026 at Saratoga, running 1 ¼ miles in 2:03.49.
Jockey José Ortiz rode at 9-2 odds and victory earned $1.2 million from the $2 million purse.
The $1 exacta (Golden Tempo-Commandment) paid $55.67.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win two Triple Crown legs in a year and the second woman to win the Belmont; the race returns to Belmont Park in 2027.

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Ortiz Eyes Triple

Irad Ortiz Jr. could become 11th jockey with three Belmont wins, near six-win record.
Jody Demling’s SportsLine backs longshot Golden Tempo, a double-digit outsider from a legendary trainer.
Michelle Yu drops Chief Wallabee, saying the longshot will get a perfect trip.
Gene Menez, former Sports Illustrated handicapper, also avoids Golden Tempo and backs a runner.
TwinSpires promo via CBSSPORTS offers up to $400 bonus; DraftKings Racing adds a $150,000 prize.

History

Historical Context

Julie Krone broke a historic barrier on June 5 1993 when she rode Colonial Affair, a 13-1 longshot, to win the Belmont Stakes—the first female jockey to capture a Triple Crown race. The milestone opened the door for women trainers, culminating in Jena Antonucci’s 2023 Arcangelo victory and a female trainer’s 2026 Golden Tempo win, the 158th Belmont.

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Golden Tempo Wins Belmont

Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes on June 6 2026 at Saratoga, running 1 ¼ miles in 2:03.49.
Jockey José Ortiz rode at 9-2 odds and victory earned $1.2 million from the $2 million purse.
The $1 exacta (Golden Tempo-Commandment) paid $55.67.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win two Triple Crown legs in a year and the second woman to win the Belmont; the race returns to Belmont Park in 2027.

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