Renegade Getting Ready To Rumble In Belmont Stakes
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- Renegade came into Derby 152 as the morning line favorite and fresh off a dominant win in the Arkansas Derby.
Sports Money Renegade Getting Ready To Rumble In Belmont Stakes By Danny Brewer,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Danny Brewer has been covering Thoroughbred/horse racing since 2006.Follow Author May 25, 2026, 11:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Renegade was much the best in winning the Arkansas Derby and now prepares for a run in the Belmont Stakes Coady Photography (Renee Torbitt)The Belmont Stakes is coming into focus for Thoroughbred runner Renegade. As the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series rapidly approaches, the 2026 Kentucky Derby runner-up will be ready to once again go to battle as a rematch with the likes of Derby winner Golden Tempo will come on June 6.
Renegade battled from his 1 post to finish a courageous second in the Kentucky DerbyDanny Brewer The Kentucky Derby Proved Renegade’s ToughnessThe Kentucky Derby always presents the biggest challenge of any young horses’ career. Renegade came into Derby 152 as the morning line favorite and fresh off a dominant win in the Arkansas Derby. Drawing the rail and post 1 in a 20-horse field could easily turn this race into the Saturday night special no holds barred cage match the Kentucky Derby can become. And true to form it actually did for Renegade.