The 2026 Kentucky Derby winner GOLDEN TEMPO will not compete in the May 16th Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Instead, trainer Cherie DeVaux will prepare the stone-cold closer for the June 6th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. “We are looking forward to pointing him toward the Belmont Stakes and are excited for what lies ahead with this very special horse” DeVaux said in a … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPO Passes On The Preakness
GOLDEN TEMPLE, with Jose Ortiz aboard went last to first down the stretch to win the 152 edition of the Kentucky Derby. At odds of 23-1 the Cherie Devaux trained colt took the 5 million dollar Run for the Roses in exciting fashion as he got up from 17 lengths back to beat fan favorite RENEGADE– rode by Irad Ortiz Jr.– Jose’s older brother. With … Continue reading GOLDEN TEMPLE Glitters
In this day and age at any racetrack across the country, you’ll likely find a female jockey in one of the races. Lady riders (a Dire Straits song just whispered to me) have won Triple Crown races, Breeders’ Cup races and marquee Stakes such as the Kentucky Oaks and Pacific Classic. Julie Krone, who won 3,704 races, is enshrined in the Racing Hall of Fame in … Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers
