Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo Receives Belmont Stakes Update After Skipping Preakness

Golden Tempo returns to the Triple Crown spotlight after a Derby win, with the Belmont Stakes looming as his next major test. The Derby champion skipped the Preakness due to injury concerns, focusing on a potential Belmont run rather than pursuing the Crown this season. He has drawn post 9 for Saturday's Belmont at Saratoga, with Jose Ortiz expected to ride again. Golden Tempo is listed at 9-2, while Renegade sits at 2-1 and Chief Wallabee at 3-1 in the early betting. The Belmont is being held at Saratoga Race Course because Belmont Park is under renovation, a change that could influence pace and strategy.