Golden Tempo wins at Saratoga
158th Belmont Stakes Results
Golden Tempo took the 158th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 6, 2026, ridden by Jose Ortiz for trainer Cherie DeVaux. Full results, payouts, and what's next below.
Result; At a Glance
Golden Tempo
Top Three Finishers
Golden Tempo
PP #9Commandment
PP #7Renegade
PP #4Payouts
Recap
Golden Tempo proved the Kentucky Derby was no fluke. Sent off at 6-1 after drifting in the market, the DeVaux colt stumbled at the break from post 9, settled at the back of the nine-horse field under Jose Ortiz, then unleashed a sweeping last-to-first rally through the Saratoga stretch to win the 158th Belmont Stakes by 1 1/2 lengths in 2:03.49 on a fast track. Commandment, one of the fresh shooters who skipped the Preakness, held second; betting favorite Renegade settled for third. Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win two legs of the Triple Crown in the same year (Derby and Belmont). With Preakness winner Napoleon Solo having skipped the race, there was no Triple Crown on the line; Golden Tempo instead leaves the 2026 classic season as its defining three-year-old, two-for-two in the legs he entered.
Full Finishing Order & Payouts
| Finish | PP | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Golden Tempo | $14.00 | $7.32 | $3.88 |
| 2 | 7 | Commandment | -- | $7.02 | $4.08 |
| 3 | 4 | Renegade | -- | -- | $2.52 |
| 4 | -- | Chief Wallabee | -- | -- | -- |
| 5 | -- | Emerging Market | -- | -- | -- |
| 6 | -- | Growth Equity | -- | -- | -- |
| 7 | -- | Vitruvian Man | -- | -- | -- |
| 8 | -- | Ottinho | -- | -- | -- |
| 9 | -- | Powershift | -- | -- | -- |
What's Next; The 2027 Triple Crown Trail
The 2026 Triple Crown season closes here. Belmont Park is scheduled to reopen in fall 2026; the 2027 Belmont Stakes is expected to return there at the traditional 1 1/2 miles. The next Triple Crown trail begins on the first Saturday of May 2027 at Churchill Downs.
Maryland sportsbooks will continue to post offseason horse racing markets at FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, and bet365. For full pari-mutuel wagering year-round, use FanDuel Racing, TwinSpires, or TVG.
Race Conditions
- Track: Fast
- Weather at post: Clear, low 70s°F
- Location: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs NY (third consecutive year at Saratoga)
- Distance: 1 1/4 miles Shortened from the traditional 1 1/2 miles due to Saratoga main-track configuration
Bet the 2027 Triple Crown
The 2027 trail begins next spring. Open accounts at multiple Maryland sportsbooks now to be ready for Kentucky Derby futures.
158th Belmont Results FAQs
Who won the 158th Belmont Stakes?
Golden Tempo won the 158th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Saratoga Race Course, ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Cherie DeVaux. Final time: 2:03.49. Winning margin: 1 1/2 lengths.
What were the Belmont payouts?
Golden Tempo paid Golden Tempo $14.00 / $7.32 / $3.88 · Commandment $7.02 / $4.08 · Renegade $2.52 ($2 base). The exacta returned $111.34 ($2; 9-7); the trifecta $102.64 ($1; 9-7-4); the superfecta $237.98 ($1; 9-7-4-3).
Where was the 2026 Belmont held?
At Saratoga Race Course; the third consecutive year the race ran away from Belmont Park during construction. Belmont Park is scheduled to reopen in fall 2026, with the 2027 Belmont expected to return there.
Why was the 2026 Belmont 1 1/4 miles?
Saratoga's main track cannot accommodate the traditional 1 1/2 mile distance. The 2026 race ran at 1 1/4 miles; same as the Kentucky Derby.
When does the Triple Crown trail resume?
The 2027 Triple Crown trail begins next spring with the Kentucky Derby (first Saturday of May), followed by the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes; the latter expected to return to a renovated Belmont Park at the traditional 1 1/2 mile distance.