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Derby winner Golden Tempo wins at Belmont
Key takeaways
- With jockey Jose Ortiz aboard, Golden Tempo charged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course to win the Belmont, holding off Commandment before the finish line at the historic track.
- Commandment was second and favorite Renegade third.
- Jockey Jose Ortiz celebrates as he crosses the finish line aboard Golden Tempo to win the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Golden Tempo won the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, capturing the third leg of the Triple Crown five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby and making more history for trainer Cherie De Vaux.
With jockey Jose Ortiz aboard, Golden Tempo charged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course to win the Belmont, holding off Commandment before the finish line at the historic track.
Commandment was second and favorite Renegade third.
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