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re: Golden Tempo to sit out Preakness, but will race Belmont
Posted on 5/6/26 at 8:51 pm to GetmorewithLes
Posted on 5/6/26 at 8:51 pm to GetmorewithLes
Go listen to her interview with Dan Patrick a day ago. She telegraphed this decision bigger than shite when she referenced the distance of the KD favoring Golden Tempo’s ability and that just because he won the derby it didn’t mean the Preakness was a fit for him.
(I’m paraphrasing here, but that was my interpretation). I thought it was a pretty odd statement considering you don’t get many chances at a triple crown. I’d have been pushing for the run as long as the horse was healthy. But it sounded to me like the decision was already made when she was interviewed.
(I’m paraphrasing here, but that was my interpretation). I thought it was a pretty odd statement considering you don’t get many chances at a triple crown. I’d have been pushing for the run as long as the horse was healthy. But it sounded to me like the decision was already made when she was interviewed.
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Posted on 5/6/26 at 11:23 pm to tigerinthebueche
I thought it would be like an investment group or something that owned him but it’s two rich people that are in to horses. They have already won triple crown races already as owners…. That’s just crazy to me. Both already rich as shite but don’t want to give the horse his chance to put his name in history.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 8:39 am to ChatGPT of LA
quote:3rd Derby winner in five years to choose not to run in the Preakness, and it's the second year in a row.
Trainer is a woman....only a matter of time before her emotions frick things up
This post was edited on 5/7/26 at 8:40 am
Posted on 5/7/26 at 8:42 am to lsutigersFTW
Did i read correctly that NONE of the Derby horses will be entered in the Preakness?
Reason was that todays' race horses are trained to take more than two weeks between races.
Reason was that todays' race horses are trained to take more than two weeks between races.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 8:48 am to tigerinthebueche
If Golden Tempo wins the Belmont she will look like an idiot.
Will always be the shoulda, coulda, woulda lady…
Will always be the shoulda, coulda, woulda lady…
Posted on 5/7/26 at 8:50 am to CWilken21
They call it scared. She knows exactly what that distance will show.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:02 am to diat150
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I dont see how you have a horse like that and not want to chase history. frick whoever made this decision.
Because the horse's monetary value goes well beyond the Preakness. Someone will be willing to pay a lot of money now for the horse and the ability to stud now that he is a Kentucky Derby champion. If he were to come back too soon to race in the Preakness and get seriously injured (which can often be a literal death sentence) that value disappears.
For the owners horses are basically investment commodities. Yes, a Triple Crown would be historic. But few owners would risk a valuable investment for it if they think the race was a significant risk. Plus, the Preakness, with its short distance, might not set up well for Golden Tempo anyway given his pedigree is that of a "closer". That could increase the risk if the horse has to be pushed even harder to win that particular race.
It sucks as a fan. But the owners have FAR greater concerns beyond making the fans happy.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:10 am to diat150
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don’t want to give the horse his chance to put his name in history.
The horse is not going to have any idea if his name was etched in history or not. Hell, it probably doesn't even have any idea it has a name. Secretariat is thought to be the greatest racehorse who as ever lived...by humans. To Secretariat, he was just a horse doing horse things. Golden Tempo is not a family pet. He's an investment. If the owners don't really care about history potentially noting them as owning a triple crown winner then that is essentially the only relevant analysis.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:18 am to Alt26
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If he were to come back too soon to race in the Preakness and get seriously injured (which can often be a literal death sentence) that value disappears.
These horses are insured beyond belief.
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Plus, the Preakness, with its short distance, might not set up well for Golden Tempo anyway given his pedigree is that of a "closer".
I thought that too but you can make the same argument for the Belmont being too long.
As I said in my first post on this GT was 4 full seconds off the Derby record on a good track. His value as a “Derby winner” is a little tainted and he is not a generational horse.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:26 am to GetmorewithLes
the two controlling entities churchill downs and NYRA should come to an agreement that if a horse wins the kentucky derby they must enter the preakness to be able to run the belmont. whats the point of having the triple crown series if the winners arent going to compete in the series fully.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:35 am to diat150
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They have already won triple crown races already as owners
Well that makes a little more sense. Probably realize his chances at the Belmont aren’t too good. Or they are truly concerned about his wellbeing and figure his future as a breeder won’t be helped by his participation in the Belmont. Is GT a stud or did they geld him?
Posted on 5/7/26 at 9:38 am to ChatGPT of LA
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She knows exactly what that distance will show.
if true, not a bad strategy. I'm sure the owners are focusing on his future in the breeding shed and would rather just a Derby win less any failed attempts at a triple crown on his record.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 10:18 am to GetmorewithLes
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I thought that too but you can make the same argument for the Belmont being too long.
Belmont Park is being renovated, so this year's Belmont will be run at the Saratoga racetrack, which is a 1 1/4, the same distance at the Kentucky Derby.
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As I said in my first post on this GT was 4 full seconds off the Derby record on a good track. His value as a “Derby winner” is a little tainted and he is not a generational horse.
Maybe he's not a generational horse, but someone will be willing to pay a hefty price for the Kentucy Debry winner, or to stud him. If he were to get hurt in the Preakness that all goes away. As a fan, I don't like it. As an owner, I get being overly careful.
As some one mentioned, and has been discussed, perhaps the thought for the overall good of the sport is to bump the date of both the Preakness and Belmont back a week to allow 3 weeks between all three TC races.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 10:35 am to lsutigersFTW
Triple Crown spacing just not in tune with the modern game. "Back in the day" horses used to race between triple crown races.
Also, Justified and, to a lesser extent, American Pharaoh's bogus Belmont debased the Triple Crown.
Also, Justified and, to a lesser extent, American Pharaoh's bogus Belmont debased the Triple Crown.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 10:42 am to lsutigersFTW
Horse racing is so gay now
Posted on 5/7/26 at 10:55 am to real turf fan
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Did i read correctly that NONE of the Derby horses will be entered in the Preakness?
Reason was that todays' race horses are trained to take more than two weeks between races.
The field isn't fully set yet. I think the top four finishers at the Derby are all out. i would imagine some will race.
Starting next year the Preakness moves back a week to try and stop this load management crap.
From a trainers perspective, there really isn't a need for Golden Tempo to race. It's a race that doesn't fit his style so he probably wouldn't win and he has already guaranteed them boatloads of money in stud fees based on the Derby win. I get it from her perspective, but it sucks from a fan standpoint.
I think last year Sovereignty had a pretty good shot at winning the Preakness. He won the Belmont as well. Unfortunate he didn't at least try for the triple crown but from a trainers perspective it makes sense. Horses are bred different these days and are trained different than in the past. The sport needs to adapt because the trainers have shown they give priority of the horses health over the triple crown.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 11:18 am to slidingstop
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his future in the breeding shed
Increases in value when distance is proven.
Look, I get it, hes valuable
But, if he falters at the longer Belmont, after a full months rest, then value takes a hit.
Im still amazed the ride the jockey gave him down the stretch! How he fought the urge to take that inside lane, around those 2 in front of him, is beyond me. Must have been an absolute order for him to go outside, at all costs. Im pretty sure I could hear her yelling "go outside, go outside" (or something to that effect)
Posted on 5/7/26 at 11:31 am to ChatGPT of LA
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Im still amazed the ride the jockey gave him down the stretch!
Jose deserves way more credit than he's gotten for his role.
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Increases in value when distance is proven.
Look, I get it, hes valuable
But, if he falters at the longer Belmont, after a full months rest, then value takes a hit.
I'm not defending the decision. Just spit-balling why they made it. Maybe one day the owners will address it.
Posted on 5/7/26 at 11:32 am to Alt26
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Belmont Park is being renovated, so this year's Belmont will be run at the Saratoga racetrack, which is a 1 1/4, the same distance at the Kentucky Derby.
Forgot about that!
Posted on 5/7/26 at 12:34 pm to GetmorewithLes
Don't compare this horse to Secretariat. Secretariat is the GOAT.
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