Kentucky Derby Champion Golden Tempo to Miss Preakness Stakes

Golden Tempo, the recent Kentucky Derby winner, will not participate in the upcoming Preakness Stakes, as confirmed by trainer Cherie DeVaux. The decision comes after the horse's impressive Derby performance, with the team prioritizing his health and future races, specifically targeting the Belmont Stakes in June. This marks the sixth instance since 2018 that a Derby winner has opted out of the Preakness, raising discussions about potential changes to the Triple Crown race schedule. The absence of Derby winners in the Preakness has been linked to declining viewership, with last year's race seeing a 16% drop.

Key Details: • Golden Tempo will focus on the Belmont Stakes scheduled for June. • The Preakness Stakes has been held two weeks after the Derby for 70 years. • Viewership for last year's Preakness dropped by 16% due to absence of Derby winners.