Golden Tempo Preakness
Definition
A reference to the 2026 horse racing news event where Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, owned by Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable, was announced to skip the Preakness Stakes to prioritize long-term health and prepare for the Belmont Stakes.
The phrase encapsulates the dramatic decision by trainer Cherie DeVaux to bypass the second leg of the Triple Crown, marking the third Derby winner in five years and second consecutive to opt out of the Preakness.
Examples
The Golden Tempo Preakness saga left fans muttering about missed opportunities for glory.
Bookies adjusted odds overnight after the Golden Tempo Preakness withdrawal hit the headlines.
In a classic trainer's gambit, the Golden Tempo Preakness pass aims straight for Belmont redemption.
Social media exploded with memes over the Golden Tempo Preakness plot twist nobody predicted.