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Golden Tempo

Golden Tempo is an American Thoroughbred racehorse born in Kentucky in 2023.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Golden Tempo is an American Thoroughbred racehorse foaled on February 7, 2023, in Kentucky. He won the 2026 Kentucky Derby and the 2026 Belmont Stakes, and was trained by Cherie DeVaux, who became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.

Background

Golden Tempo is a bay colt bred by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable. He is by the sire Curlin and out of the dam Carrumba, a graded-stakes-winning mare.

Racing career

Golden Tempo emerged as a leading 3-year-old in 2026. He won the Kentucky Derby by a neck at odds of 23-1, employing a late-closing, last-to-first running style. He later won the Belmont Stakes after skipping the Preakness Stakes.

Training and connections

Golden Tempo was trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden in the Kentucky Derby by José Ortiz. His Derby win made DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.

Triple Crown campaign

After the Kentucky Derby, Golden Tempo did not run in the Preakness Stakes. His connections targeted the Belmont Stakes instead, where he won again.

Key facts

  • Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby by a neck at odds of 23-1.
  • He also won the 2026 Belmont Stakes after skipping the Preakness Stakes.
  • Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby with Golden Tempo.
  • He is a Kentucky-bred colt by Curlin out of Carrumba.
  • His running style is described as a late-closing or last-to-first move.
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Canadian context

Golden Tempo has little direct Canadian connection in the available sources, though his pedigree and Triple Crown results are of interest to Canadian horse-racing readers.

Frequently asked questions

What is Golden Tempo?
Golden Tempo is an American Thoroughbred racehorse known for winning the 2026 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes.
When was Golden Tempo born?
He was foaled on February 7, 2023.
Who trained Golden Tempo?
Golden Tempo was trained by Cherie DeVaux.
Who rode Golden Tempo in the Kentucky Derby?
José Ortiz rode him in the Kentucky Derby.
What are Golden Tempo's sire and dam?
His sire is Curlin and his dam is Carrumba.
Did Golden Tempo run in the Preakness Stakes?
No. His connections skipped the Preakness Stakes and aimed him at the Belmont Stakes instead.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tempo
    Supports: Basic biography, foaling date, pedigree, and racing summary.
  2. New York Racing Association — https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/racing/belmont-stakes-contenders/golden-tempo/
    Supports: Belmont Stakes win, career record, earnings, and ownership details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/48660708/golden-tempo-edges-renegade-win-kentucky-derby
    Supports: Kentucky Derby victory, odds, jockey, margin, and first female trainer milestone.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/48987082/kentucky-derby-winner-golden-tempo-wins-belmont-stakes
    Supports: Belmont Stakes victory and Triple Crown campaign context.
  5. WDRB — https://www.wdrb.com/sports/kentucky-derby-winner-golden-tempos-breeding-rights-acquired-by-lanes-end-farm/article_4e73585c-8ccf-4945-8bea-2fc51216a003.html
    Supports: Foaling date, breeder, sire and dam, trainer, and early career details.