Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
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Key Points:
- Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes, ending his bid for the Triple Crown, according to a statement from trainer Cherie DeVaux's stable.
- The decision was made to prioritize Golden Tempo's health and long-term future after his strong Kentucky Derby performance.
- DeVaux, the first woman to train a Derby winner, indicated the colt may race in the Belmont Stakes next month.
- Golden Tempo is the second consecutive Derby winner to forgo the Preakness, following last year's Sovereignty, who also skipped it and won the Belmont Stakes.
- The 2024 Preakness is scheduled for May 16 at Maryland's Laurel Park, as Pimlico Race Course undergoes redevelopment.
