Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
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Key Points:
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes next weekend, with trainer Cherie DeVaux and owners opting to target the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at Saratoga Race Course instead.
- DeVaux emphasized the priority on Golden Tempo's health and long-term future, citing the need for more recovery time after the Kentucky Derby effort.
- Golden Tempo is the third Derby winner in five years not to enter the Preakness, continuing a trend where the Triple Crown is often not contested due to the short two-week gap between races.
- Maryland racing officials are considering moving the Preakness to the fourth Saturday in May to allow more Derby horses to compete, as none of the 18 Derby runners this year are participating in the Preakness.
- The Preakness will be held at Laurel Park this year during Pimlico Race Course’s renovation, with plans for Pimlico to host year-round racing starting next year.
