Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes on Saturday in Saratoga Springs, New York, taking the third and final leg of the 2026 Triple Crown.
The same horse captured the Kentucky Derby at the beginning of May but sat out the Preakness Stakes two weeks later for rest and recovery. In retrospect, Golden Tempo could've become the 14th horse to sweep the Triple Crown.
"It's not something I want to think about," trainer Cherie DeVaux said after Saturday's race. "We made our decision and he won today and we're gonna be happy about that."
Like he did at Churchill Downs, Golden Tempo came from the back of the pack to snatch victory in the Belmont. But jockey Jose Ortiz didn't let his colt fall as far behind this time, and Golden Tempo pulled away in the final strides of the 1 1/4-mile race.
Commandment and Renegade finished second and third, respectively.
Renegade closed as the betting favorite with 8/5 odds. Emerging Market had 5-1 odds and finished in fifth. Golden Tempo and Renegade both ran with 6-1 odds.
Here's how the $2 bets paid out:
| No. | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Golden Tempo | $14 | $7.32 | $3.88 |
| 7 | Commandment | $7.02 | $4.08 | |
| 4 | Renegade | $2.52 |
Here's how the exotic wagers paid out:
| Combo | Combo | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 Exacta | 9-7 | $55.67 |
| $1.00 Trifecta | 9-7-4 | $102.64 |
| $1.00 Superfecta | 9-7-4-3 | $237.98 |
And here are the final race results:
| Finishing position | Horse | Post position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Tempo | 9 |
| 2 | Commandment | 7 |
| 3 | Renegade | 4 |
| 4 | Chief Wallabee | 3 |
| 5 | Emerging Market | 8 |
| 6 | Growth Equity | 6 |
| 7 | Vitruvian Man | 1 |
| 8 | Ottinho | 5 |
| 9 | Powershift | 2 |
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness but competed in neither the Belmont nor the Kentucky Derby.
