Belmont Stakes 2026 result & aftermath
Key Questions
Who won the 2026 Belmont Stakes?
Golden Tempo won the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6, completing the Derby-Belmont double. The victory also marked a historic achievement for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
What made Cherie DeVaux's Belmont win notable?
Cherie DeVaux became the second female trainer to win the Belmont Stakes. Her success came with Golden Tempo after the horse's earlier Kentucky Derby victory.
How did the favorite Renegade perform in the Belmont?
Renegade, the 3-5 favorite, underperformed and did not win the race. Golden Tempo took the victory instead.
What were the betting handle figures for Belmont Stakes day?
Total handle topped $116 million, with $50.8 million wagered specifically on the Belmont Stakes race. These figures reflect strong interest in the event.
What are Golden Tempo's next race plans?
Golden Tempo is confirmed for the Jim Dandy Stakes followed by the Travers. The horse is also ranked as the unanimous #1 in the final 3-year-old power rankings.
Who won the Woody Stephens Stakes in 2026?
Englishman won the 2026 Woody Stephens Stakes (G1). Multiple replay videos and post-race interviews from the event are available.
What new content was added about the Belmont Stakes?
New additions include the Players' Podcast with Triple Crown debate, a Top 5 Three-Year-Olds ranking video, betting insights, and a Mark Casse podcast. An article on the economy of skipping the Preakness is also featured.
Are there breeding implications from the Belmont result?
Breeding implications for Golden Tempo and related horses are emerging following the race. Additional analysis appears in related articles and recaps.
Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes on June 6, completing the Derby-Belmont double. Cherie DeVaux made history as second female trainer to win the Belmont. Renegade underperformed as 3-5 favorite. Handle topped $116M total, $50.8M on the race. Golden Tempo confirmed for Jim Dandy then Travers, and is unanimous #1 in final 3-year-old power rankings. Woody Stephens winner Englishman. Multiple replay videos and post-race interviews added. Breeding implications emerging. New today: Players' Podcast with Triple Crown debate; Top 5 Three-Year-Olds ranking video; betting insights video; 'Golden Tempo: The 2026 Belmont Stakes Winner Explained'; Mark Casse podcast; recap video with Tom Law; article on economy behind skipping Preakness; and an ITM contest newsletter analyzing Belmont weekend betting patterns.