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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness, end Triple Crown bid

Nbcwashington · · 268 words · By Andrew Greif; NBC News
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What to know about Horse Racing

Golden Tempo staged a dramatic comeback to steal the 152nd Kentucky Derby, but he won't be going for the Triple Crown.

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What happened

Golden Tempo staged a dramatic comeback to steal the 152nd Kentucky Derby, but he won't be going for the Triple Crown.

Why it matters

Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, on May 16, but could still run in the Belmont Stakes on June 6, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/kentucky-derby-winner-gol…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, on May 16”
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Multiple web search results confirm that trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness Stakes on May 16.
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web search NEUTRAL — Trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday that Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not compete in the Preakness on May 16 at Laurel Park, ending the Triple Crown pursuit for 2026.
https://www.aol.com/articles/kentucky-derby-winner-golden-te…
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web search NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby by a nose, but will not run in the Preakness Stakes.— Cherie DeVaux (@reredevaux) May 6, 2026. Golden Tempo becomes the second consecutive Derby winner to skip the …
https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/horse-racing/article/kentucky-de…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Golden Tempo rematch with Derby runner-up Renegade would have to wait until the June 6 Belmont Stakes at the earliest as Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said Repole Stable and Robert and Lawana L…
https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2026-2026-preak…
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Claim 2: “could still run in the Belmont Stakes on June 6, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing PC game cheats, job listings in Washington, and fitness plans, rather than horse racing or Cherie DeVaux.
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · Core Keeper Trainer FLiNG Trainer 62 22 Options · Game Version: v1.0-v1.2+ · Last Updated: 2026.05.03 Note: Single player mode only.
https://flingtrainer.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2,036 Athletic Trainer jobs available in Washington State on Indeed.com. Apply to Personal Trainer, Physical Therapist, Mds Coordinator and more!
https://www.indeed.com/q-Athletic-Trainer-l-Washington-State…
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https://www.crunch.com/training
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Claim 3: “Golden Tempo staged a dramatic comeback to steal the 152nd Kentucky Derby”
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Three independent sources (Flipboard, Nbcwashington x2) confirm that Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby, specifically mentioning the dramatic comeback from 12th place.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history for its trainer Cherie DeVaux
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/golden-tempo-wins-152nd-ken…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Golden Tempo's victory in Saturday's 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby averaged 19.6 million on NBC and Peacock
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/golde…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Jose Ortiz rallied Golden Tempo from 12th as they approached the stretch to a win by a neck over Renegade
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/triple-crown/golde…
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Claim 4: “It marks the third time in the last five years that the Derby winner has skipped the Preakness”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing the mobile network provider 'Three' and its corporate structure, not the Kentucky Derby.
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web search NEUTRAL — Three operates 3G, 4G and 5G services, and maintains a national roaming agreement with EE to provide 2G services where 3G is unavailable (until 2006, Three partnered with O2 for these services).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_(company)
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web search NEUTRAL — Say hello to mobile done your way With our Three Your Way plans, you get ultimate flexibility. Choose your device and how much to pay upfront. Customise the length of your plan to control your spend. …
https://www.three.co.uk/
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web search NEUTRAL — A CKHH company. Three is part of CK Hutchison Holdings, a renowned multinational conglomerate committed to innovation and technology. Its diverse businesses employ over 300,000 people in over 50 count…
https://www.three.com/?from=sst
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Claim 5: “DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby”
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Two independent news sources (Al Jazeera and Krdo) explicitly state that Cherie DeVaux is the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/3/real-madrid-stays-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Cherie DeVaux became the first woman trainer to win the Kentucky Derby
https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/04/5-things-to-know-for-may-4-…
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Claim 6: “ensures that there will be no Triple Crown winner for the eighth consecutive year”
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One web search result mentions that for the 'sixth time in eight years, there will be no chance' of a Triple Crown winner, but this does not explicitly confirm the 'eighth consecutive year' claim. Other results are general Wikipedia entries on Secretariat or NYRA history.
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web search NEUTRAL — He became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and his record-breaking victory in the Belmont Stakes, which he won by 31 lengths, is often considered the greatest race ever run by a thoroughbred …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretariat_(horse)
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web search NEUTRAL — The team acknowledged the excitement around a possible Triple Crown run but said Golden Tempo's well-being comes first. The Preakness Stakes is set to take place at Laurel Park on May 16, but for the …
https://www.armstrongandgetty.com/content/2026-05-06-kentuck…
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn About All Triple Crown Winners.
https://www.nyra.com/belmont-stakes/history/triple-crown-win…
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Claim 7: “Derby winners in 2022, Rich Strike, and 2025, Sovereignty, also skipped the Preakness”
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Multiple sources confirm that Rich Strike (2022) and Sovereignty (2025) both skipped the Preakness Stakes after winning the Derby.
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2022, Rich Strike skipped the Preakness to focus on the Belmont after winning the Derby at 80-1 odds. Mandaloun, who won the 2021 Kentucky Derby following Medina Spirit’s disqualification, did not …
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6337682/2025/05/06/sovereig…
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web search NEUTRAL — A winner of three Grade I stakes races as a three-year-old in 2025, Sovereignty is the first horse to win two legs of the American Triple Crown since Justify swept all three Triple Crown races in 2018…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sovereignty_(horse)
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web search NEUTRAL — When 2022 Derby winner Rich Strike skipped the Preakness, it was a buzzkill for the sport but also understandable. The 81-1 stunner in Louisville had virtually no chance of replicating that miracle.Ri…
https://www.si.com/horse-racing/triple-crown-at-crossroads-b…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.