Golden Tempo’s thrilling last-to-first run at the 152nd Kentucky Derby has many wondering whether history-making trainer Cherie DeVaux will take the three-year-old colt to Maryland to run the 151st Preakness Stakes.
Three of the last five Kentucky Derby winners have opted to skip the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans, a recent trend where some trainers have said the two-week turnaround is too short. With a shot at the Triple Crown on the line, will DeVaux and Golden Tempo make the trip to Laurel Park?
Will Golden Tempo run in 2026 Preakness Stakes?
Cherie DeVaux announced in a statement Wednesday that Golden Tempo will not run in the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
Because he will not be in Laurel Park for the race, Golden Tempo will not be able to complete the Triple Crown.
How many Kentucky Derby winners did not run in the Preakness?
Since 1875 in years when the Kentucky Derby was run before the Preakness, 54 horses have not participated in the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans after winning the Run for the Roses.
Most recently, 2025 Derby champion Sovereignty was not in the field at Pimlico Race Course, making it the fourth Derby winner in seven years to skip the Preakness.
What is the last horse to complete the Triple Crown in horse racing?
Bob Baffert trainee Justify was the last horse to achieve horse racing’s Triple Crown, winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 2018.
Horse Racing Triple Crown winners history
Here is a list of Triple Crown winners:
1919: Sir Barton
1930: Gallant Fox
1935: Omaha
1937: War Admiral
1941: Whirlaway
1943: Count Fleet
1946: Assault
1948: Citation
1973: Secretariat
1977: Seattle Slew
1978: Affirmed
2015: American Pharoah
2018: Justify
2026 Preakness Stakes full schedule on NBC and Peacock
Because of renovations at Pimlico Race Course, Preakness weekend will start at Laurel Park with the running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on Friday, May 15, featuring some of the best 3-year-old fillies in the country. Live coverage starts at 5 pm ET on Peacock.
On Saturday, May 16, live coverage of the Preakness Stakes starts at 1 pm ET on Peacock for the undercard races and will continue on NBC and Peacock at 4 pm ET for the 151st Preakness Stakes.
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