Golden Tempo claimed the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, pulling away in the final stretch to secure a second Triple Crown victory for trainer Cherie DeVaux. This marks only the second time a woman has trained a Belmont winner.

DeVaux, the first female trainer to claim two Triple Crown races, chose to skip the Preakness to give Golden Tempo a full recovery. Her decision mirrors Bill Mott’s 2008 strategy, and the horse’s pace against rivals Renegade and Commandment left no doubt at the finish.

The victory also highlighted DeVaux’s growing influence in a male‑dominated sport, as she becomes only the second woman to win the Belmont after Jena Antonucci’s 2023 triumph with Arcangelo. Her success at Saratoga precedes the Classic’s return to Belmont Park next year.

Golden Tempo’s dominant run, finishing 1¾ lengths clear of Renegade, underscores his superior stamina and the effectiveness of the training regimen that avoided the Preakness. The win secures DeVaux’s place among the sport’s elite and sets a benchmark for future female trainers aiming for Triple Crown glory.