Golden Tempo

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Golden Tempo wins the Lecomte at Fair Grounds.

Owner

Phipps Stable (Daisy Phipps Pulito) & St. Elias Stable (Vincent Viola)

Trainer

Cherie DeVaux

Jockey

Ortiz, Jose L.

Breeder

Phipps Stable & St. Elias Stables, LLC

Earnings

$300,000

Color

Bay

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Who Is Golden Tempo?

Golden Tempo is a bay colt (reddish-brown colored young male horse) born February 7, 2023. His family includes Curlin, a successful racehorse, and through his mother's side, he carries the bloodline of Bernardini, another accomplished horse.

What Makes Golden Tempo Special?

Golden Tempo has won two of his four races. His wins include a maiden race (a race for horses who haven’t won a race yet) on December 20, 2025, where he won by 1.5 lengths at 5-2 odds. He also won a stakes race on January 17, 2026, by 3/4 length at 5-2 odds. So far he has earned $333,000.

However, Golden Tempo has finished third in his last two races. In the Risen Star Stakes on February 14, he finished third, 6 lengths behind the winner. Most recently, on March 21, he finished third again by 1 length. This means he hasn't won recently.

Golden Tempo's Wins

First Race: Won his debut at Fair Grounds in a 6-furlong race (almost a mile)
Second Race: Ran in the Lecomte Stakes, a famous prep race for the Derby
Third Race: Finished third in the Risen Star Stakes, a Grade 2 race at Fair Grounds, behind only two other really good horses

What Matters: Why Root for Golden Tempo

Golden Tempo deserves attention because he's proven he can win stakes races and shows the ability to compete against top competition. He's been ridden by the skilled jockey Jose L. Ortiz in every race, showing consistency in handling. His wins demonstrate he has championship potential.

Caution: Why He Might Not Win

Golden Tempo has only raced four times—not much experience. Most importantly, he hasn't won in his last two races, both times finishing third. He's racing only at Fair Grounds so far and hasn't tested himself at other tracks where Derby preparation usually happens. His 50% win rate (2 wins, 2 losses) is decent but not impressive compared to undefeated horses on the Derby trail.

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