Golden Tempo (USA) Horse
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About
Golden Tempo is a three-year-old bay colt bred in the United States, sired by Curlin and out of Carrumba. He races under the guidance of Cherie Devaux for the partnership of Phipps Stable And St Elias Stable. In seven starts he has captured four victories, placed third three times and amassed earnings of $6,835,162. His most recent outing was at Saratoga on 30 August 2026, where he finished 3rd out of 10 runners. He last won at Saratoga on 7 June 2026.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Keeneland 01-Nov-26 2012m R12 Race 12 - Longines Breeders' Cup Classic - Grade 1, SP: 10.00 | Jose Ortiz | 6 (7) |
| Saratoga 30-Aug-26 2012m FIRM R13 DraftKings Travers Stakes (Stakes) $174,000 (of $1,740,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:02.980, SP: 4.50 1st Leading Change ( M Franco 126 ) 2nd Napoleon Solo ( J R Velazquez 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Golden Tempo ( J L Ortiz 126 ) 2.25L See full results | J L Ortiz 57.2kg 2.25L | 3 (10) |
| Saratoga 07-Jun-26 2012m R13 Belmont S. Presented by NYRA Bets (Stakes) $1,786,728 (of $2,836,076) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:03.490, SP: 8.00 1st Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 126 ) 2nd Commandment ( J Velazquez 126 ) 1.25L 3rd Renegade ( I O Jr 126 ) 4.00L See full results | J Ortiz 57.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 03-May-26 2012m FIRM R12 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Stakes) $4,373,784 (of $6,942,515) Barrier 19, Winning Time: 02:02.270, SP: 26.00 1st Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 126 ) 2nd Renegade ( I O Jr 126 ) 0.30L 3rd Ocelli ( T Gaffalione 126 ) 0.75L See full results | J Ortiz 57.2kg | 1 (18) |
| Fair Grounds 22-Mar-26 1911m R12 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (Stakes) $141,985 (of $1,419,850) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:55.180, SP: 4.50 squeezed at the start and settled to the backstretch, weaved through foes nearing the top of the lane, angled in entering the final furlong, closed willingly in deep stretch and was well clear for third. 1st Emerging Market ( F Prat 122 ) 2nd Pavlovian ( E Maldonado 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 122 ) 1.10L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg 1.10L | 3 (9) |
| Fair Grounds 15-Feb-26 1811m R12 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes (Stakes) $70,671 (of $706,714) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:49.140, SP: 5.50 unhurried to the half, swung four wide upper, closed gap in the lane, clear third. 1st Paladin ( T Gaffalione 122 ) 2nd Chip Honcho ( L Saez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Golden Tempo ( J Ortiz 122 ) 6.00L See full results | J Ortiz 55.3kg 6.00L | 3 (8) |
| Fair Grounds 18-Jan-26 1710m FAST Flat, SP: 9/4 | Jose Ortiz 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Fair Grounds 20-Dec-25 1207m FAST Flat, SP: 5/2 | Jose Ortiz 54.4kg | 1 (10) |